Managers do different work than the teams they manage

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Managers of teams have a job that is almost completely different from the teams they manage, requiring very different skills. Their major tasks involve resource management, performance management, hiring, firing, and acting as an interface between their team and upstream management.

When considering a career change from individual contributor to people management, consider whether you’d be happy no longer doing what you’re doing now, and doing something extremely different.

Concepts which directly led to this Is management the only way to progress a career

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Concepts, thoughts, and ideas similar in structure, pattern, or topic Considering a Career Path in People Management

Concepts, thoughts, and ideas which seem to oppose the philosophy or action of this Mangers need to be familiar with the skills required by their direct reports

Managing People is a Different Skill Set Than Being an Individual Contributor