The Cuckoo's Call

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 Managing people is difficult wherever you work, but the tech industry as a whole is pretty bad at it. Tech companies in general lack the experience, tools, texts, and frameworks to do it well. And the handful of books that share tips and tricks of engineering management don t explain how to supervise employees in the face of growth and change. In this book, author Camille Fournier takes you through the stages of technical management, from mentoring interns to working with the senior staff. You ll get actionable advice for approaching various obstacles in your path, 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. * Discover how to manage small teams and large/multi-level teams * Understand how to build and bootstrap a unifying culture in teams * Deal with people problems and learn how to mentor other managers and new leaders * Learn how to manage yourself: avoid common pitfalls that challenge many leaders * Obtain several practices that you can incorporate and practice along the way 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--page 4 Of Cover. Management -- Mentoring -- Tech Lead -- Managing People -- Managing A Team -- Managing Multiple Teams -- Managing Managers -- The Big Leagues -- Bootstrapping Culture. Camille Fournier. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.