Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to a technical manager is challenging but essential for growing tech teams. While many ICs resist moving into leadership roles, the demand for skilled managers is high. This guide addresses the mindset shift required, from focusing on personal output to team success, and the development of soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and delegation. Managers need to learn to give feedback, build relationships, and deliver results through their team's efforts, not their own. Simplifying solutions and managing workloads are key to ensuring successful leadership in tech.

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