World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

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

Becoming a successful Talent Acquisition manager isn't about you anymore. Discover why ditching corporate pride for extreme transparency is the ultimate key to empowering your team.

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2:21 min

Transitioning from individual contributor to leadership roles

Meghan Hennessy

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Transitioning from a software developer to a technical leader

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Transitioning from technical expert to people management

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The transition from expert engineer to struggling team lead

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Transitioning away from dominant management with objective analytics

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