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Demystifying managing managers

Transitioning from a manager to a manager of managers is harder than it looks. Here are some common misconceptions about making the step up in your engineering career.
January 10, 2023

Transitioning from a manager to a manager of managers is harder than it looks. Here are some common misconceptions about making the step up in your engineering career.

When I stepped into a manager of managers role, I naively thought this would be an easier transition than from individual contributor to engineering manager, and I was wrong!

Here are some common misconceptions to consider and the differences to expect to help you make an informed decision.

To be or not to be?

“I bet I’d love my manager’s job!”

Is managing managers the right next step for you? In order to begin answering this question, I suggest closely observing what your manager does day-to-day, and ask yourself if you would actually like your manager’s job.

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