These are some of the very items that are lost when technical people move into management. Almost all of us have seen this happen. If you truly think you would like the challenges of management, then by all means seek it out. Some might say that technically savvy managers are exactly what most companies need. Go into management if you truly think that it is the next logical step in your career, but avoid taking a management title merely to receive the next promotion.
All jobs require creativity.
If you find yourself in the management vs. worker dilemma your own creativity could help you carve out a new niche in your company that may never have previously existed. There are many reasons why any of us could have a tough time being a manager after working for years in the trenches, even if we really want to be a manager. There might be internal department politics that sabotage your goals, there might be a lack of training available to help you understand your new role or you may realize, belatedly, that we enjoyed the technical side more than management. Here are a few ways to make your decision and possible transition a little easier. If you are feeling too much pressure then it might be time to consider to a new position.