Communications of the ACM
Transition From Software Developer to Manager
Want to be a manager? Always be prepared to fire who you hire.
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There comes a time in every developer's career when they have to make a decision about career progression. Do you stay as a developer and focus on code, or make a jump to management as a lead developer or development manager.
Managing a multi-disciplined team of software developers isn't for everyone. The transition can be tough. Look at the reasons why you might want to make the jump. You need to make the choice to lead people because you want to help develop people's skills so that they make a strong team who will deliver for the business.
Get some leadership training, all you can get. Courses in Mentoring/Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Appraisals, and Objective Setting are recommended.
Get to know your team. As a manager you are going to rely on them, so you need to be a people person. If they fail, then you have failed. Get to know them. What are their career goals? What are their current skills? What are their skills gaps?
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