Ask Slashdot: Transitioning From Developer To Executive?

First time accepted submitter fivevibe writes "I'm about to switch from a position where I did hands on development to one where I will be building and managing technical team. I will be responsible for designing and implementing the company's overall tech strategy. I am excited about this move but also nervous. It will require a different focus than I had up to this point, different skills, and different orientation. What should I be learning, reading, thinking about in order to make this transition successfully and avoid growing pointy hair?"

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Read up on the Peter Principle

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It'll tell you all you need to know about how successful (or not) you're going to be in your new role.