Should I become a manager in IT
summary
Outlines concrete decision factors: becoming manager means trading individual recognition for responsibility for others, daily unpredictability, more admin in Outlook/PowerPoint/Excel, and hard work firing or denying promotions when needed. Teaches the three Ps — Clarity of purpose, Clarity of process, Clarity of people — and lists measurable skills to train: planning, goal‑setting, time management, coaching, active listening. Recommends a LinkedIn Learning course, building a self‑syllabus to close gaps, and a team mental‑health and learning cadence.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:14Good managers are rare
- 6:55Myths about management
- 9:01Self-assessment for management
- 11:09Skills for management
- 13:16Realities of management
- 15:22Preparing for management
- 17:52Manager responsibilities
- 18:56Final thoughts & Q&A
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