Discover the key insights and strategies for transitioning into a manager's manager role in this 25-minute conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2022. Gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities involved in managing managers and acquire practical tools to navigate this career progression successfully. Learn how to assess your readiness for a higher-level management position, identify areas where you can contribute to business success, alleviate your manager's workload, and develop mentoring skills. Explore the importance of prioritizing self-care for managers, leveraging interactions to shape organizational culture, and avoiding common pitfalls such as limiting your network or holding onto previous responsibilities. Enhance your leadership skills and prepare for the next step in your management career with this informative presentation.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The Making of a Manager's Manager
Would you actually like your manager's job?
Fill in the gaps to help the business succeed
Take work off your manager's plate
Start mentoring and building a community
Have them prioritize themselves before their teams
Every interaction is an opportunity to shape the culture
Limiting my first team to only peers in our department (design, PM)
Still doing the old job, not giving up control sooner
Taught by
LeadDev
