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Engineer Your Teams for Impact with Ashish Aggarwal

SimpleLeadership Podcast

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Transition from IC to Managerial Role & Building High-Performing Teams

This chapter explores the smooth transition from an individual contributor (IC) to a managerial role at Microsoft, highlighting the importance of understanding there are various paths to leadership roles and reflecting on common management challenges. It delves into the characteristics of high-performing engineering teams, discussing the timeframe for achieving peak collaboration and addressing factors that hinder team performance. The chapter emphasizes the significance of long-term team health and making deliberate trade-offs to balance short-term pressures with long-term strategic goals.

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