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The New Manager Death Spiral

Common failure pattern for new engineering managers

Michael Lopp describes the dangerous spiral new managers can fall into when they try to maintain their IC contributions while taking on management responsibilities. Explains why this approach fails, how to recognize the warning signs, and strategies for successfully transitioning from maker to multiplier.

Source: randsinrepose.com
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