Managing Managers
Episode 10: Peer mentoring, building a support group and managing up with Nickolas Means
Dec 9, 2023
Nickolas Means, an engineer turned engineering leader, talks about peer mentoring, building a support group, managing up, and more. They discuss transitioning into a management role, the challenges of feedback loops when managing managers, measuring productivity in teams, building relationships, managing a manager, and negotiating with managers of managers.
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Quick takeaways
- Building a strong support network within the organization is essential for managing managers and fostering open communication, trust, and mutual support.
- Spotting potential managers and providing them with opportunities to lead projects can help them develop necessary skills and determine their suitability for leadership roles.
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Transition to Management and Managing Managers
Nicholas Means shares his journey from engineering to engineering leadership, highlighting the importance of finding a better way to lead teams and manage managers. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning into a management role, managing managers, and the need for building a strong support network within the organization.
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