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# Making of a (TA) Manager: What I learnt after moving to the Dark Side


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 19, 2024
- **Time:** 09:00–09:30 (30 min)
- **Room:** Tech Recruiting Summit - PURPLE STAGE
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1044-making-of-a-ta-manager-what-i-learnt-after-moving-to-the-dark-side)

## Description

If you're stepping into your first leadership role or considering joining the leadership track, you're in for a rollercoaster. Join me as I take you through my journey becoming a TA leader during an economic meltdown, what made it terrifying but so amazingly rewarding, and how the skills you'll build are key to succeeding no matter which track you follow.

## Speaker

### [Amanda Lamont](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@amanda-lamont)

I build and fix talent things!


## Related talks at this congress

- [Develop.me! Carving Out Bold Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/173-develop-me-carving) — Andreea Lungulescu
- [Mastering Multiple Engineering Leadership Roles for Maximum Impact](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/8-mastering-multiple) — Elenaa Grahovac
- [You don't have to choose](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/403-you-don-t-have-to) — antoineminoux
- [Embarking on Your Journey as a Tech Conference Speaker: Tips and Strategies for Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/374-embarking-on-your) — Ayesha