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From Engineer to Manager

Why your first leadership role is a career change, not a promotion.

Learn how to become a great engineering manager. Derek Lakin shares practical leadership advice on moving from software engineer to manager, building trust and leading teams.

DLDerek Lakin· CTO at Sidekick Money Ltd
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