How to be a good technical manager?

Being a good technical manager is about more than having the educational qualifications and technical skill set. You also need soft skills to be an effective technical manager. You must be good with people, able to communicate complex technical concepts to colleagues with no technical background. You need strong leadership skills to train your team and guide them through challenges as they arise. You need a solid understanding of business needs, short and long-term goals, and company strategy to evaluate the scope and feasibility of project proposals.