Making the Move to Manager: Common Pitfalls for New Engineering Leaders

Explore the challenges and strategies for transitioning from an individual contributor to an engineering leader in this 12-minute talk by Jacqueline Pan and Marlena Lui from LeadDev. Learn how to navigate the significant shift in responsibilities and mindset required for success in a managerial role. Discover insights on rebranding yourself as a leader, building trust with your team, delegating effectively, and striking the right balance between proactive leadership and micromanagement. Gain valuable perspectives on managing both within your existing team and when joining a new one, including how to maintain relationships with former peers who become direct reports and how to establish credibility in a new environment. Address common pitfalls in people leadership and learn techniques for managing up to skip-leads. Prepare for your journey into engineering leadership by understanding the key differences between individual contributor and managerial roles, and equip yourself with strategies to thrive in your new position.