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The Successful Software Manager: The definitive guide to growing from developer to manager
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About The Successful Software Manager: The Definitive
Product Description A developer's guide to successfully managing teams, customers, and software projects Key Features A complete guide to managing developer teams, software projects, customers, and users Transition successfully from a technical role to management Develop crucial skills to enhance your performance and advance your career Book Description The Successful Software Manager is a comprehensive and practical guide to managing software developers, software customers, and the process of deciding what software needs to be built. It explains in detail how to develop a management mindset, lead a high-performing developer team, and meet all the expectations of a good manager. The book will help you whether you've chosen to pursue a career in management or have been asked to "act up" as a manager. Whether you're a Development Manager, Product Manager, Team Leader, Solution Architect, or IT Director, this is your indispensable guide to all aspects of running your team and working within an organization and dealing with colleagues, customers, potential customers, and technologists, to ensure you build the product your organization needs. This book is the must-have authoritative guide to managing projects, managing people, and preparing yourself to be an effective manager. The intuitive real-life examples will act as a desk companion for any day-to-day challenge, and beyond that, Herman will show you how to prepare for the next stages and how to achieve career success. What you will learn Decide if moving to management is right for you Develop the skills required for management Lead and manage successful software development projects Understand the various roles in a technical team and how to manage them Motivate and mentor your team Deliver successful training and presentations Lead the design process with storyboards and personas, and validate your solution Who this book is for Development Managers, Product Managers, Team Leaders, Solution Architects, or IT Directors who want to effectively manage colleagues, customers, potential customers, and technologists. Table of Contents Why Do You Want to Become a Manager? What Are the Key Skills I Need? What Is My Job Now? A Week in the Life of a Manager Managing Your Team Asking the Right Questions to Your Users Meetings Design Techniques Validating the Solution Agile, Waterfall, and Everything in Between Always Be Shipping The Training Day Organizational Management in the 21st Century Developing Yourself as a Leader Your Next Steps About the Author Herman Fung is an internationally experienced IT manager with hands-on knowledge across the software development life cycle and service management framework. He began his career as a tester and developer with several top-tier IT consultancies, as well as, market-leading companies in industry and in government. Since his transition from software developer to manager, Herman has led global teams and managed notable projects in a variety of sectors, including the first implementation of an open source human resources system with the Ministry of Health in Malawi.
