Looking for guidance. I’ve been in people manager roles (in director/senior leader capacity) for the last 5 years now, and prior to that I was a “rockstar” Project Manager. I’ve worked really hard to get to the position I’m in today, but I’ve been recently asked to move from my current role to a senior IC role to take on a highly visible Program for the company, with some very senior stakeholders. I feel conflicted as it does feel like I would be backtracking in many ways. Thoughts?

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I don't know if a highly visible role with major stakeholders would be a step back. A role offer like that shows that they trust you to not only do good work, but also to be a good face for the program. It could lead to a lot of excellent networking opportunities and even open some career doors.

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I always look at role changes in terms of impact and career progression. Does this new role allow you to make a bigger impact and will it advance your career? Advancing your career rarely happens in a straight line and no legit senior leader I know cares how many people you have under you. They care about the impact you make on their business. Assuming this is a genuine request with solid impact potential and the ability to cultivate new senior relationships, it could be a really awesome move.

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If you enjoy people management then don't switch. Tell your boss you are not interested in individual contribution roles.

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I like this approach - it's simple but direct. And it's good that you know what you want, it's harder to get you to back down then so definitely stand your ground!

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