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From Mentor to Manager: How to Get Into Engineering Management | Asana’s Amanda Sopkin
Jul 23, 2024
Amanda Sopkin, Engineering Manager at Asana, shares her journey transitioning from software engineer to manager, emphasizing mentorship and team balance. Topics include tailoring leadership styles, managing senior vs. junior engineers, promoting team members, and balancing professional growth with personal fulfillment.
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- Rotating responsibilities within a team prevents single points of failure and fosters collaboration.
- Transitioning to a leadership role requires genuine interest in mentorship and adapting leadership styles to team members' preferences.
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Importance of Rotating Technical Expertise
Rotating responsibilities and areas of technical expertise within a team helps prevent single points of failure. By assigning different team members to tackle specific areas each quarter, the team ensures a broad knowledge base and avoids dependencies on a single individual. This approach fosters a collaborative environment and reduces the risk of knowledge silos.
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