2025-06-13 –, D0207 (capacity 90)
Transitioning into management comes with a set of challenges that aren’t always obvious at the start. This talk outlines what new managers should expect across three core areas: managing teams, managing individuals, and managing yourself. We’ll discuss how to navigate the nuances of these areas to help you be a successful manager.
We’ll explore issues such as lack of team vision, neglecting leadership development, and hesitating to ask basic questions. We’ll also reflect on the pressures of being a manager and how that can affect your own performance.
Throughout the session, we’ll share real examples of mistakes we made early in our management careers, how we addressed them, and what we learned in the process. We’ve made these mistakes, so you don’t have to.
Beginner - no experience needed
I've been working in the software industry for nearly 25 years, mostly as an engineer in the quality assurance space. I've been working at Red Hat for over 10 years and have been an Engineering Manager in the RHEL program for almost 3 years.
I have been at Red Hat for 18 years, and have spent the last 10 years as an engineering manager across a number of products, including OpenShift, Ansible, and RHEL. I try to stay current on Red Hat Technologies, but often find I'm playing catch up. Outside of work, I spend time with my family, try to keep our cats entertained, and play drums when I get the chance.