Should You Really Become A People Manager?
Should You Really Become A People Manager?
Our Experts Talk About The Good, The Bad and the Wait, No One Told Me That!
About The Event
Stepping from Individual Contributor (IC) to Team Lead is one of the biggest career curveballs in any profession, not just tech. From the outside, leadership looks like “impact, visibility, growth.” From the inside… it’s often being less hands-on and suddenly dealing with the reality of people problems.
This panel brings together professionals who made different choices:
→ those who lead projects and expertise and
→ those who lead people.
Expect honest stories, real tradeoffs, and the things no job description ever mentions. No glossy narratives. No corporate fairy tales. Just the truth about whether the manager track is actually for you.
Plus: networking, snacks, drinks, and good Berlin vibes!
Who Is This For?
This event is for:
International professionals in Berlin exploring leadership roles.
New or aspiring managers wondering “is this the right path?”
ICs comparing the expert track to the people-lead track.
Anyone who wants a clearer, more honest view of what management really involves.
Speakers
👀 Announced soon
What’s In It For You?
✅ A real understanding of the IC vs Team Lead tradeoffs.
✅ Insights from people who chose different paths (and why).
✅ What changes when you lead people, not just work.
✅ Practical questions to help you decide your next career step.
✅ Clarity on whether management is your next move… or not.
Event Schedule
18:30 – 19:00 → Doors open: snacks, drinks & informal networking
19:00 – 19:45 → Panel discussion with industry experts
19:45 – 20:15 → Audience Q&A
20:15 – 21:00 → Structured networking
Why Join?
Because career decisions deserve more than assumptions.
This event offers:
⭐ Real talk instead of LinkedIn myths
⭐ Multiple perspectives in one evening
⭐ A community of professionals facing the same dilemmas
⭐ Practical insight you can’t get from job descriptions
If you’re weighing “leading projects vs. leading people,” this is the conversation you want to be part of.
Venue
Mindspace, Skalitzerstraße, Berlin.
A cozy, central Kreuzberg location, fully equipped for a comfortable evening of discussion and connection.
Media Notice
Photos will be taken during the event for community documentation and promotion on LinkedIn. By registering, participants agree that images may be used by 90 Minute Labs for future event and community promotion.
Symbolic Ticket Price
Tickets are 5 EUR.
With food, drinks, expert time, and high-quality networking, it’s a bargain, and a great way to support a growing community of professionals in Berlin.
Your Hosts
Dagmar Glow → LinkedIn
Veronica Ambrosini → LinkedIn