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I disagreed with this point in the article. I do not need a manager that has done my job before or spends a week a quarter doing my job. I need a manager that

by drdec 4y ago

I disagreed with this point in the article. I do not need a manager that has done my job before or spends a week a quarter doing my job. I need a manager that knows how to get my team the resources it needs and knows how to to deliver a product. Most importantly, I need a manager that trusts the team. I've had great managers that couldn't code their way out of a paper bag.

cloverich 4y ago
Yeah i agree and think it can even be phrased as just not micromanaging. You understand which resources benefit the team and delegate a certain amount of trust to trustworthy individuals. Then hold them accountable to that trust. Dont dump stuff on them and dont jerk the wheel. Share your constraints; etc. Learn who is good at leading, communicating, etc. Do skip level 1:1s to validate your assessments and understand boots on the ground. I use to also think being technical was a part of that but now i think being a good manager is worth much more on its own.