Advice for new Technical Lead

[DonRotolo]

Delegate.

Surround yourself with teammates who know what they are doing, and let them do it. Learn from them and teach them, as needed, but let them 'own' their subsystem and be the expert.

This is how projects work in the real world: The Lead just keeps things moving and helps overcome problems, but doesn't actually own any of the subsystems. They're the players, you're the waterboy. Bring them water.

Your team has the depth and breadth of talent where this will work. A very small team may need something different.

Have fun, and please let us know in March how it worked out for you.