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Transferring your manager skills when returning to the individual contributor track

How to leverage your managerial skills in your new role
November 17, 2021

As you transition back from manager to individual contributor, there are plenty of transferable skills that will be useful in your new role.

My short six-month stint as a manager was a whirlwind experience. I tried my hand at management when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, and instead of just dipping a few toes into my new position, I was thrown into the deep end. I had to learn how to stay afloat while keeping the rest of my team above water, too. I ended up burnt out, and I left that role and company to take some extended time off.

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