How someone is promoted to a manager role ========================================= How do I know if I'm ready to be a manager? ------------------------------------------- * Does my passion lie in people or code? * Am I a clear communicator? Does everyone quickly understand my core message? Do I understand them? * Have I been good at identifying issues within my team, coming up with solutions, and successfully implementing these? Expectations of a Software Engineering Manager ---------------------------------------------- * Communicate high-level priorites to team members * Help prioritize projects, tickets, and initiatives * Eliminte impediments to productivity for team members * Help team members progress in their career References ----------- `Fantastic engineering management is… `_ `(Not) Managing Software Developers `_ `Why Good Developers are Promoted into Unhappiness `_ `What’s the value of a good boss? `_