Actionable Advice For YOU From My Management Journey – Dev Leader Weekly 34

TL; DR:

• Constructive criticism is hard to give — If you’re not getting it, ask for your biggest opportunities to improve.
• Tech lead or Manager roles require different skill sets and more time working with people, not code.
• Clarity around timelines and milestones can be very situational — don’t be afraid to ask for more details on due dates.
• You need to be in the driver’s seat of your career, because certainly nobody else will do it for you.

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