10 tips from a Head of Technology at Amazon
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This week I sat down with Amazon Payment Services Director, Omar Halabieh
He shared his advice for developers making the move into management and leadership 📢
Progressing from an individual contributor (IC) role to management can be challenging.
These were his ideas for success:
1️⃣ Make it a part of your career development plan
2️⃣ Test the waters with hands-on experience
3️⃣ Reflect on your motivations
4️⃣ Recognise the differences between IC and Manager roles
5️⃣ Invest in your leadership growth
6️⃣ Engage stakeholders and leadership team
7️⃣ Cultivate a support network
8️⃣ Master delegation
9️⃣ Develop your strategic thinking skills
🔟 Build a culture of trust