How NOT to suck as a New Manager
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Concrete, actionable rules for new managers: start weekly one-on-ones, set clear expectations tied to measurable outcomes, and practice delegate and follow-up so work actually finishes. Emphasizes simple operational metrics (cycle time, bug rate, onboarding time) and a short roadmap for the first 90 days: stabilize processes, remove blockers, and coach for growth. Warns against vague praise, firefighting without fixing root causes, and leaving training to chance.
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