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How to lead individuals with advanced technical expertise

If you're a manager of individual contributor's who have more years of experience on you, you may be confused on how best to lead them.
May 02, 2024

6 minutes

It can be difficult to lead team members who hold higher technical positions than you. Here’s what it means to be an engineering manager for them.

Stepping into a managerial or leadership role can occur at various points in our careers, and not always when we are at the pinnacle of our technical expertise. It is not uncommon to find ourselves managing individuals who possess more advanced technical knowledge, occupying higher positions on the technical ladder. 

As a manager, you guide and support your team members through their day-to-day challenges, help them navigate uncertainty, and assist them in achieving their career objectives.

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