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Yes? Why would you think otherwise?

• alex_sf 7y ago
  I think his (somewhat murky) point was the there is a frequently a distinction between 'managing' and 'leading' a team, particularly a technical one. Managing is generally considered a role that involves HR/scheduling/career development type tasks, i.e. soft skills. Leading, alternatively, is perceived as a harder technical role. Sometimes involving overall architecture and design depending on the role. More hard skills.
  • seibelj 7y ago
    It would be difficult to be an effective engineering manager if one was not technical. Otherwise any people manager could be an engineering manager. Engineering managers don't necessarily get their hands dirty, but they need to understand what's really going on with their teams and their progress in order to make informed decisions.