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As a manager for PM's, splitting your attention between contributing individually and coaching your product managers can be a challenging task. However, it is important to strike a balance between these two priorities to ensure that both your individual contributions and your team's development are optimized. One key aspect is managing expectations, setting ground rules and boundaries with your team, aligning with the company's vision and starting with small tasks and growing from there. There are some differences between Startups and enterprises I can share from my experience. In a startup environment, usually, there are fewer resources available, and your role may require you to wear multiple hats. In this case, you may need to contribute more individually to ensure that essential tasks are completed. However, you should still prioritize coaching your product managers, as they are crucial to the growth and success of the startup. In an enterprise setting, there may be more resources available, and you may have a dedicated team of product managers. In this case, your role may focus more on coaching and developing your team, as their success directly impacts the success of the organization. It's important to prioritize your time and focus on the most critical tasks. When contributing individually, try to focus on tasks that require your specific expertise or decision-making. For coaching your product managers, schedule regular check-ins and provide ongoing feedback and guidance to help them develop their skills. There may be times when these two priorities conflict with each other, especially if you're faced with a tight deadline or unexpected challenge. In these situations, you may need to adjust your focus to prioritize the most critical task at hand. However, it's important to communicate with your team and ensure that everyone is aligned on the priorities.