You’re barely managing | Barely Managing

A website with article to help new managers learn fundamental capabilities. This comment from the introduction is more true than some may believe.

We are always taking someone who is highly performant or experienced (not necessarily the same thing) in the 'doing' of a role in the team, what I call the ‘technical’ stuff, and based off some light leadership examples such as leading projects or being a mentor, are deemed fit enough to now run an entire team.

In some companies (including ours) we have training programs specifically for both new managers as well as individuals that want to explore management. I also like to have "the talk" with individuals that suggest they want to pursue a management path. I think it is critical, particularly in technology, for people to realize that where they feel self-worth as a manager will be different than as an individual. I've seen many people make that leap, only to not feel good about the value they add. They continue to look at what they used to do, and not pivot to the new job.

Managing and leading is a career, not an overlay to apply to an existing role.