tl;dr:Instead, when helping ICs transition to management, I have focused on introducing the basics of engineering management. That’s because the basics will: (1) Provide the manager a structure to apply to their role initially, creating more stability and space for them to learn. (2) Create stability in the team, avoiding initial problems and crises that could destabilize and complicate the manager’s role. (3) Provide guidelines and principles the manager can apply to everyday situations, improving their chance of success.
tl;dr:"While companies and teams vary, in most cases, an EM has authority over how their team works and how they evaluate their team members. This authority means they have three primary tools for change: Systems, Behavior, and Reward." Francisco discusses each here.