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Femke and Charli respond to a listener's question about how to choose between pursuing a career as a design manager or an individual contributor (IC). They share their personal experiences navigating their career paths, discuss the factors they considered in their decision-making, and outline the skill sets required for each role.
Timestamps:
01:06 Episode starts
04:36 Mobbin sponsorship
06:11 Femke shares her journey in choosing between an individual contributor (IC) role and a managerial position.
07:43 What factors influenced your decision to pursue a career as a design manager?
13:43 Advice on how to determine which career path is right for you.
17:19 Have you ever considered different direction when you were in a design manager role?
23:45 Does Femke envision herself managing people, and what key responsibilities define the role of a design manager?
Links:
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Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers”
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