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From IC to PM Cautionary tales from a reluctant manager Zaharenia Atzitzikaki · GreeceJS

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From IC to PM Cautionary tales from a reluctant manager Zaharenia Atzitzikaki · GreeceJS

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I’m Zaharenia.

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Maker or Manager?

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What’s in a manager?

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Recruiter

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Recruiter Mentor

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Recruiter Mentor Communicator

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Recruiter Mentor Communicator Sponsor

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Recruiter Mentor Communicator Sponsor Problem-solver

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Recruiter Mentor Communicator Sponsor Problem-solver Architect

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Redefine productivity

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MISTAKE #1 Waiting too long

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SOLUTION Don’t be a hero, speak out

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MISTAKE #2 Looking for clones

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SOLUTION Hire for potential

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MISTAKE #3 Problematic delegation

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SOLUTION Get out of your maker box

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MISTAKE #4 Lack of communication

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SOLUTION Overcommunicate

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MISTAKE #5 Not asking for help

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SOLUTION Find your manager crew

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Being a remote manager

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Be a remote maker first

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Communication

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Communication Trust

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Communication Trust Empathy

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Onboarding is key

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Manager README

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Management is not for everyone

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Highs are high and lows are the lowest

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Thanks! You rock. I’m @sugarenia at Twitter, let’s talk.