Voici comment vous pouvez passer en douceur d’un concepteur de logiciels à un rôle de direction à l’avenir.

I view new assignments as learning opportunities, but it is not enough to learn by doing on the job. When you want a new type of opportunity or one arises, invest proactively in the skill gaps you think you may have. It is also important to make your own opportunities so you can build experience in new areas. You can develop leadership skills without being an official manager or tech lead by volunteering to lead specific projects, coordinating meetings, helping with project management, mentoring coworkers with less experience, and by diving into new areas rather than focusing on things in your comfort zone.

Software Design, as of any design, is not only the process of materializing the thoughts and skills as a product (or solution) but also developing roadmaps to achieve it. It is a necessary step of ascension from developing by following a set guidelines or just following tutorials (like "Hello World"). It requires passion, open eyes, knowledge as well as the power to implement with the right set of tools and decisions. Since you are also dependent on the team(s) to see your hard work see the lights, you need to learn to work as a participant as well. A perfect opportunity to lead by example and get peers within same perspective of achieving goals. Take steps forward by showing confidence and validable results. Others should start follow.

Mentorship also comes from peers and even less experienced colleagues. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses in terms of experience, skills, and what comes naturally to them. Often we can help each other by shoring up our weaknesses by actively learning from one another in different areas. Counterintuitively, some of my most profound learnings have come from trying to mentor others by thinking about how I would address their problems, discussing it with them, and then getting feedback on how it worked out, so when seeking mentorship, remember to also look for chances to be a mentor.

100% this. Look for opportunities to lead a small team or project. When your manager is going on vacation, ask for what you can cover, and use those opportunities to demonstrate your leadership. I had two different opportunities to be an “interim lead” while my manager was on sabbatical or recently promoted, and shortly after I had my shot at EM.

Building a strong network is key to a successful career transition. Engage with leaders, attend industry events, and join online communities to gain insights and open doors to new opportunities. This will keep you informed on industry trends and best practices, crucial for any aspiring leader.

One lesson I learned through experience was that you must invest time to build trust with your colleagues, especially if you in a position of leadership. Get in the same room regularly and take an interest in the professional life and personal well being. Some people take months to trust a new manager enough to tell them what they are actually worried about. Taking shortcuts here usually does not work. Humans tend towards tribalism; until they see you as part of their circle, they will be more cautious about what they say. Showing vulnerability is another way to build trust. Own your failures, and share what you learned. This helps establish psychological safety a culture of continuous improvement.