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The key to managing people (for me at least) was to always be asking and answering this question:
What can I do to maximize the effectiveness of the people I'm responsible for?
It's really open ended and there are different answers for each person. Some people want a few general instructions and then time to go figure things out. Some want a detailed list and more guidance on what you want. Some people need this or that worked out with the people above you. The point is to make it more about their output than your output and put their needs first. That means you have to talk to them 1 on 1 with some frequency and try to get as much feedback from them as you can about the project, you, the company, etc.
Managing even one person will sink A LOT of your time, so don't expect to get much done right away.
The best trick is to get them to manage themselves, and for that I really recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/Scrum-Breathtakingly-Brief-Agile-Introduction/dp/193796504X
I found management rewarding because I liked seeing people grow and be more effective together than apart. But it's not for everyone, and it doesn't make you a bad or worthless developer if that's not you. Management skills are orthogonal to development skills.
Good luck!
I apologize in advance for the long post: Thanks so much for all the help and feedback everyone! I will definitely try to utilize everyone's advice as best I can. Here is my game plan for the next few months. I would love more feedback if everyone is willing to help refine my process.
1- After talking to my aunt/mentor in the field, she recommends that I should not go for the CSM *until* I have a working understanding of the field I will be getting into. She recommends that I apply/learn as much as I can about Project Management Essentials like the one she took in UChicago. Unfortunately, the next class that is offered is Jan 16th, and I personally want to leave the hell that is my job as soon as possible.
To get over this, I have decided to learn as much as I can on my own from books like A, B, C, D, E (please take a look at recommend if there are others I should look into or if I should drop any). She recommends that I do not focus on just Agile but also Waterfall (a basic understanding). I will also be utilizing the podcasts and links graciously provided by u/recycledcoder:
"So... podcasts. There are many, but these are my faves:
And finally, my own preferred twist on it all: Modern Agile"
2- Once I have done as much research on the fundamentals as I can before October 13 (not a lot of time, I know), I will be attempting the CSM boot-camp course. I want to do this because I have no prior experience in field, and while I know a certification may not mean much, I hope it reflects my desire to start applying for roles for project coordinator positions. I will have to tweak my resume to show my desire, and I think the certification is the first step to do this. I'm favoring the CSM over the PSM and PSPO per u/nizzerp and my aunt's advice as these courses need more experience to apply for.
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I know there are a lot of links and stuff, but I would really appreciate it if I could get as much feedback as I can to start committing to this plan, especially feedback on books and resources in my step 1.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/193796504X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Q4ZjDbQJ3XY23