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Transitioning From Developer To Management?
An anonymous reader writes "After 15+ years as a code monkey, mostly doing back-end systems design / development, I was surprised by recent developments at my workplace that have resulted in my being transitioned into a dual architect / managerial role within the next few weeks. While I am somewhat confident at this point in my career in my experience and training for an architect-type position, I have serious concerns about being able to properly fulfill the role as manager. Aside from 'Become a manager in 2 days' type books, what resources would you recommend I look to for guidance in this transition?"
>> what resources would you recommend I look to for guidance in this transition
A comb for the pointy-hair on the sides of your head and wax for the shinny top.
Lindsay Blanton
RadioReference.com
But.. but... the Money!
> Aside from 'Become a manager in 2 days' type books, what resources would you recommend I
> look to for guidance in this transition?
The above captioned book has everything you'll need to know.
Warning: this article may contain humor, sarcasm, parody, and perhaps even irony. Read at your own risk.
nah, he needs to read The Prince by Machiavelli, a thousand and two times.
Under the influence of Post-Cyberpunk Gonzo Journalism
5. Be excellent to each other!
You've clearly got no idea how to be a manager. Let me translate that for you...
Be people-smart with a view to enhancing workplace synergy.
Respect the value of human capital. Gift a space for discussants to talk through their concerns and add value to the dialogue.
Work smarter, and keep on top of your key performance indicators.
Prepare for, and manage, corporate disconnects.
There, now you're ready to be a manager!
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Screw that - in the world of legal expenses, a few sticks of DDR2 pc5300 is cheap. Next maintenance window turn off the server, pull the RAM, put it in an anti-static bag and send it to the other lawyers. Put in some new RAM, fire up your box and you're back on your merry way.
Glonoinha the MebiByte Slayer
I just threw up. Happy now?
Most people don't even think inside the box.
I'm pleased the concept resonated with you.
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"It is more advantageous to have a technical person doing technical work and an incompetent person doing managerial work instead of vice-versa"
Great, you broke it to him. Such tact.
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I don't think there's any other field where people have such disproportionately inflated assessments of themselves and so much misplaced contempt for others.
Are you in this field by any chance?
With a 4 digit Slashdot UID? What do YOU think?
Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens.
I see we're on the same wavelength! Shall I calendar lunch?
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