From Culture to Code: Leading Software Engineering Teams Effectively (First Edition) (Apress Pocket Guides)

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Synopsis
This book is a comprehensive guide written for software engineering professionals who are, or aspire to be, in leadership positions. It begins with essential soft skills, teaching you how to build an influential presence, make confident decisions, guide teams through challenges, and inspire excellence by setting high standards. It continues with sections on acquiring talent, managing, and supporting your team. Learn to write job descriptions that attract top talent, set up a smooth hiring pipeline, and seamlessly onboard new hires. Discover how to structure teams to minimize cognitive load and foster collaboration. Gain actionable insights into goal-setting, including defining OKRs, tracking progress, setting clear expectations, and conducting meaningful evaluations to recognize top performers and support growth. In the final section, the book delves into the technical aspects of leadership. Explore how to choose the right tech stack, establish coding standards, and manage technical debt effectively. Additional chapters offer guidance on evaluating Agile practices, setting clear communication protocols, and balancing quality with delivery speed. Also packed with technical actionable advice from two decades of real-world experience, this book equips you to lead with confidence and drive impactful results. What You Will Learn - How to transition from individual contributor to a leadership position - How to develop your presence, influence, and make difficult decisions - How to craft attractive job descriptions, identify, interview, and hire top talent - How to set expectations, evaluate performance, and promote deserving employees - How to deliver effective feedback - What best practices to introduce to your teams - How to deliver high-quality, impactful software projects Who This Book is For Senior Engineering Managers, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and CTOs. And software engineering professionals who aspire to be in these positions.
Copyright:
2025

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ISBN-13:
9798868814280
Related ISBNs:
9798868814273
Publisher:
Apress
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Copyrighted By:
Jonathan Sosa
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Business and Finance
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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