Recommended reading: Peopleware, and The Mythical Man Month.
My managing experiences so far have been in the unpaid/voluntary field. But in general it seems to be
generally be fast and clear in responding to communication (read: email)
ability to stay calm in pressurized situations
Outside Interface:
make it possible for your people to do actually their work
get them the tools and environment needed
take care of systemic problems (Usually limited by your higher ups and corporate rules.)
Inside interface
Bubble each individuals work by taking care of deadlines, putting suitable people into projects, checking in at times if the work is getting done.
you can possibly get extra points if you adapt your managing to each person.
search for ‘how to manage your boss’ and look what would work best on the other end
Recommended skills
people skills
ridiculous high level of being organized
specifically: have efficient and few meetings
The talks from Merlin Mann: Who moved my brain? and possible the others might be of use.
If you can get a mentor with a similar background from yours.
Recommended reading: Peopleware, and The Mythical Man Month.
My managing experiences so far have been in the unpaid/voluntary field. But in general it seems to be
generally be fast and clear in responding to communication (read: email)
ability to stay calm in pressurized situations
Outside Interface:
make it possible for your people to do actually their work
get them the tools and environment needed
take care of systemic problems (Usually limited by your higher ups and corporate rules.)
Inside interface
Bubble each individuals work by taking care of deadlines, putting suitable people into projects, checking in at times if the work is getting done.
you can possibly get extra points if you adapt your managing to each person.
search for ‘how to manage your boss’ and look what would work best on the other end
Recommended skills
people skills
ridiculous high level of being organized
specifically: have efficient and few meetings
The talks from Merlin Mann: Who moved my brain? and possible the others might be of use.
If you can get a mentor with a similar background from yours.