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CatOps is more than 7 years old. I hope during this time many of you have got promotions!

Perhaps, some of you have even switched to the management track. Thus, I think this article about 10 common ways engineering managers get stuck may be interesting to you.

Also, it’s written in a peak Internet content form: a numbered list! Items on the list are:

1. Ignoring destructive behaviors
2. Trying to please everyone
3. Fighting too hard for your principles
4. Not spending time building relationships
5. Defining your role too narrowly
6. Forgetting your manager is a human being
7. Neglecting Personal Development
8. Only managing down
9. Only managing up
10. Never managing up

A description of each item is in the article.

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