186: Becoming a Manager

186: Becoming a Manager
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Topic: Becoming a Manager
What is a Manager
Opportunity
Results + Retention
Sizing
Hiring
Philosophy
Interviews
Downsizing
How to Manage
Company Goals / OKRs
Breaking down & claiming company goals.
Balancing inspirational & practical goals
Coaching
One-on-ones
Career planning
Performance
Motivation
Performance Management Review
Compensation
Choosing to become a manager
Balancing personal and company incentives
Why Manage
Mentorship
Build relationships
Why to not manage
Less time for your original joy (coding)
Less technical influence
More uncertainty and less closure
How to transition back to Engineer
Take the time/energy to get ramped up
Act as an advisor to your manager
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