Chris Mateo: Bridging Technical Skills and Business | Ep. 28
Wisenetix Podcast
Navigating the Transition from Technical to Business Roles
Transitioning from technical to management roles involves learning from past mistakes, gaining industry understanding, dealing with various people and scenarios to aid decision-making. Cyclic experiences help in handling recurring challenges effectively, while non-cyclic ones necessitate leveraging work experience, knowledge, critical thinking, and gut instincts for problem-solving. Moving towards business roles entails a shift from science to people management, with a focus on managing individuals rather than technical aspects. Adapting from an introverted technical background to an extroverted business environment requires putting oneself out there gradually to enhance interpersonal skills. Successful transition relies heavily on learning from one's experiences to navigate the complexities of evolving roles.
