Imagine this. You just delivered a spectacular project, your team is excited and then… bam! You are asked, 'Have you ever thought about leading the team?' Sounds tempting, right? But wait – Do you really know what you're signing up for?
As a Data Science Manager, I've seen my teams grow from 0 to 12 data scientists and helped scale our DS discipline from 20 to 50+. I have also seen fellow managers leave in search of new challenges. Both instances created a gap to fill: the need for a manager to lead a data science team. Filling this void can be an incredible opportunity, but I have also seen many colleagues fail to adapt to the transition.
The transition to directing is no joke. Sure, it has its advantages. But no one talks about the compensations. Most first-time managers come in completely unprepared – that's where the frustration begins.
What can you read in this blog?
I'll cover what are the main considerations you should think about before moving into management.
You will read about:
- Conduct high-level self-reflection. Because Are you thinking about this move?
