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So, someone on your team wants to be a manager

How to navigate the IC -> EM conversation

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Jun 10, 2025

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An IC on your team says they’re interested in management. What now?

I love having “considering a move into management” conversations, whether it’s with my team or with strangers (or friends) on the internet. It’s a big and exciting career shift that should be handled carefully. You don’t need to make any big moves immediately, but it is a moment worth slowing down for.

Here’s how I usually approach it:

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