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Discussion on: What is a Team Lead? What is a Tech Lead? Are they the same or different?

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Chris C

I simplify it as all in one lead.

Hiring manager = project manager = department head.

C-level is another group.

Technical team lead should be the coach for their team. I have had leads who give zero leash and it creates a bad environment. I have also had leads that are so hands-off that we become detached and that's also bad to be having constant gaps.

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Cristina Ruth

So in your mind, both are the same? I can consolidate both Team Lead and Tech Lead in my head also.

But the concept of hiring manager = project manager = department head is weird to me because in my head, they're all different. I do work at a 5000~ employee company though. Smaller companies means more combined roles I guess?