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Engineering Manager's Handbook
Engineering Manager's Handbook

Engineering Manager's Handbook: An insider's guide to managing software development and engineering teams

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  • Acquire the necessary skills to manage engineers across various settings
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Delightful and customer-centric digital products have become an expectation in the world of business. Engineering managers are uniquely positioned to impact the success of these products and the software systems that power them. Skillful managers guide their teams and companies to develop functional and maintainable systems. This book helps you find your footing as an engineering manager, develop your leadership style, balance your time between engineering and managing, build successful engineering teams in different settings, and work within constraints without sacrificing technical standards or team empathy. You’ll learn practical techniques for establishing trust, developing beneficial habits, and creating a cohesive and high-performing engineering team. You’ll discover effective strategies to guide and contribute to your team’s efforts, facilitating productivity and collaboration. By the end of this book, you’ll have the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive as an engineering manager. Whether you’re just starting out in your role or seeking to enhance your leadership capabilities, this handbook will empower you to make a lasting impact and drive success in your organization.

Who is this book for?

This book is a valuable resource for software engineers and developers transitioning into engineering management roles, equipping you with best practices and insights to navigate the new responsibilities effectively. Whether you're a newly promoted engineering manager or an experienced one seeking immediate answers to challenges, this comprehensive and up-to-date guide provides the support you need. Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, including concepts like version control, code review, and deployment, is required.

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  • Pitfalls common to new managers and how to avoid them
  • Ways to establish trust and authority
  • Methods and tools for building world-class engineering teams
  • Behaviors to build and maintain a great reputation as a leader
  • Mechanisms to avoid costly missteps that end up requiring re-work
  • Strategies to increase employee retention on your team
  • Techniques to facilitate better product outcomes

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Girish Sep 11, 2023
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I found the contents of the book to be flowing very well with everything concerning a new or a mid level manager. There are some helpful tips that are easy to follow and are well structured. This book deals with the core tenets of Engineering leadership and is suitable for new and mid level managers alike. Would have loved to read this book when starting off in Engineering management!Although this book is very good, inward focussed read, it would be good to supplement it in the future (perhaps new instalment!) with various real world scenarios once Engineering Managers get comfortable with leadership challenges, such as;* Managing in various combinations of outsourced vs insourced teams* Vendor selection (software partners), buy vs build decision making tips, team structure & location choosing strategies in the modern day* Being successful in startups Vs large companies - as they are very differentYes, these are perhaps advanced topics!
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mdg Sep 10, 2023
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I appreciate that this book caters to managers trying to understand the ethos of their new role, as well as seasoned leaders aiming to refine their methods. This is a book I wish I had, both for guidance and to share with my team when I was a founder. Far more than just a compendium of best practices, it draws a clear distinction between mere management and transformative leadership. The chapters on common pitfalls for new managers and resilient leadership not only diagnose issues but also offer practical solutions and preventative strategies. It's truly a masterclass in understanding the intricate dance of managing and leading software engineering teams.
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EdVer Sep 20, 2023
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Recommended for anyone interested in starting an engineering management path or for people already in the role looking to improve their skills
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Adam Sep 27, 2023
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This book contains wealth of knowledge for new engineering leaders. The content is well crafted and offers practical solutions on every facet of the EM role, including helping you determine your management style.
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J. Pincin Sep 08, 2023
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This book helped me understand why I struggle to answer the question, "What makes a great EM?" in under 255 characters.The quality of writing is outstanding. Dense topics are organized in digestible blocks of content, with an emphasis on the fundamentals but pointers to additional material for further exploration. Substantial rigorous thought, and zero fluff.This book is for:- Experienced managers looking to self-reflect on their role as jacks of all trades, masters of none.- New managers or aspiring ones who want to understand the life of an EM and where to start.Managers of managers who want a concise, approachable reference to the answer to, "What do you expect from your engineering managers?"- Referencing a series of reflective feedback templates that can be used to guide growth for yourself or your organization.- Developing an appreciation for a role that is hard to explicitly measure but is felt when it is lacking.Many leadership resources are rooted in general ideals and biases, more motivational, aspirational.This book is more actionable, pragmatic, applicable; it’s evident that the author drew upon their extensive experience in developing engineering managers and organizations.I hope Morgan continues to author books for other roles. Director of Engineering next, perhaps?
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