핵심 개념
Exceptional multitasking and leadership abilities can enable an individual to excel both as a manager and a technical contributor.
초록
The content describes the author's experience working with an exceptional manager named Adam, who was able to excel at both managerial and technical responsibilities simultaneously.
The key highlights and insights include:
Adam was in his mid-thirties with 3 young children, yet he managed an engineering team of ~20 individuals while also spending several hours each day programming, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities.
Adam was considered one of the best programmers the author had ever met, as well as the best manager the author had ever had or is likely to have.
Most people in the tech industry tend to be good at either people management or individual technical contributions, but it is rare to find someone who can excel at both.
The author is still shocked by Adam's ability to think and perform at such a high level across multiple domains.
통계
Adam was in his mid-thirties with 3 kids under the age of 5.
Adam managed an engineering team of ~20 individuals.
Adam spent several hours each day programming.
인용구
"Adam was in his mid-thirties with 3 kids under the age of 5. Adam managed an engineering team of ~20 individuals. Outside of that, Adam spent several hours each day programming. He was one of the best programmers I've ever met. Beyond that, he was the best manager I've ever had and will probably ever have."
"Most people in tech are good people leaders or good individual contributors. There are a select few who can do both well."