The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change

Fournier, Camille

ISBN 10: 1491973897 / ISBN 13: 9781491973899

Published by O'Reilly Media, 2017

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Synopsis:

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially 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, you’ll get actionable advice for approaching various obstacles in your path. This book is ideal whether you’re 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

About the Author: Camille Fournier is an experienced leader with the unique combination of deep technical expertise, executive leadership, and engineering management.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders...
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition.