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Management isn't a promotion - it's a career change. As you progress, you'll face a crossroads: stay on the technical track (IC) or move into management (EM). We break down the skills required for both paths to help you decide.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: The software engineering career crossroads
0:48 - The Individual Contributor (IC) Path: Deep technical satisfaction
1:01 - Influencing as an IC: Ideas, prototypes, and expertise
1:31 - The Engineering Manager (EM) Path: Organizing work & growing others
1:49 - EM Role: Empowering engineers & shaping team execution
2:08 - Not a one-way door: The career pendulum between IC and EM
2:43 - Leadership as an IC: Leading without authority
3:32 - Communicating technical vision and rationale
3:40 - Mentorship vs. sponsorship: An important distinction
4:20 - The goal: Being an effective engineer in any role
4:51 - Conclusion: Choosing your path & continuous growth

Watch more How to be an effective SWE? → https://goo.gle/EffectiveSWE
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Speaker: Addy Osmani
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