Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutalâespecially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.
From mentoring interns to working with senior staff, youâll get actionable advice for approaching various obstacles in your path. This book is ideal whether youâre a new manager, a mentor, or a more experienced leader looking for fresh advice. Pick up this book and learn how to become a better manager and leader in your organization.
Begin by exploring what you expect from a manager
Understand what it takes to be a good mentor, and a good tech lead
Learn how to manage individual members while remaining focused on the entire team
Understand how to manage yourself and avoid common pitfalls that challenge many leaders
Manage multiple teams and learn how to manage managers
Learn how to build and bootstrap a unifying culture in teams
Product details
Publisher : O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (May 2 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 241 pages
ISBN-10 : 1491973897
ISBN-13 : 978-1491973899
Item weight : 340 g
Dimensions : 15.24 x 1.52 x 22.61 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #38,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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