I feel like I'm currently in transition from too much to just right- I used to be the person on my team who knew the most about the system so I often ended up solving a lot of immediate issues. But I've found myself taking more and more of a step back from that as my responsibility as an EM grew.
Recently I also started leading a mobile team even though I don't have experience in that area- it is a bit scary but exciting at the same time. The great thing about that is that I feel I'm really growing!
There is one very exciting thing about taking over the tech stack you are not fluent in. You must rely on your people much more than on your experience. This is an actual test of your leadership and an excellent opportunity to learn new things and build solid connections with your teammates.
It's always good to have that feel of where do we stand in terms of our hands-on involvement. I tend to check this directly asking my teammates, get the feedback on how they see it (some find it helpful and some find it too much) and evaluate it. When EM can be hands-on is rather a strategic decision than tactical.
I feel like I'm currently in transition from too much to just right- I used to be the person on my team who knew the most about the system so I often ended up solving a lot of immediate issues. But I've found myself taking more and more of a step back from that as my responsibility as an EM grew.
Recently I also started leading a mobile team even though I don't have experience in that area- it is a bit scary but exciting at the same time. The great thing about that is that I feel I'm really growing!
Thanks for sharing, and congrats, Kacper!
There is one very exciting thing about taking over the tech stack you are not fluent in. You must rely on your people much more than on your experience. This is an actual test of your leadership and an excellent opportunity to learn new things and build solid connections with your teammates.
Good example, Kacper!
It's always good to have that feel of where do we stand in terms of our hands-on involvement. I tend to check this directly asking my teammates, get the feedback on how they see it (some find it helpful and some find it too much) and evaluate it. When EM can be hands-on is rather a strategic decision than tactical.