Management itself needs operational coverage, training, and clear expectations.
What to look for
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Prepare backup responsibilities for an absent manager.
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Keep technical credibility without taking ownership of critical-path implementation.
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Connect manager development to specific operating duties.
Keep in mind
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Write a manager absence plan covering approvals, team support, planning, and escalation. Ask the backup owner to walk through it.
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