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Acquire the necessary skills to manage engineers across various settings

Gain valuable insights into engineering leadership, people management, and driving organizational change

Discover pitfalls to avoid as a new engineering manager and understand their causation

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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.

What you will learn

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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Navani LaCount Oct 12, 2023

Having been in management prior to entering the technology space, I agree with so much discussed and shared within this handbook. There are a solid leadership principles, which I was aware of, but these are explained in such a simple and attainable way.I feel this book could be an essential read for anyone looking to navigate the dance of leadership and software engineering, as this can be a very difficult task.I feel that the biggest take-away from this book is how it shows the reader how attainable each step is. This really empowers the reader to be the most effective and most efficient leader possible for their team.

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Nathan G. Sep 08, 2023

The author starts the book off by saying she wants to review a breadth of topics rather than a deep dive into a single one and she does just that. Touching on topics such as preparing yourself for success in a new role to product delivery to talent retention each section and chapter lays out solid arguments for dos and don'ts that are frequently backed by additional sources and studies. She presents her guidance and then follows it up with salient, introspective questions each manager should be asking themselves to grow their own careers. The emphasis on the communication styles and patterns helps one understand more complete strategies for team collaboration as well as user-centric product development. I know I'll be applying a lot of these strategies in my own career.

Mario H Sep 08, 2023

The "Engineering Manager Handbook" is not just a book to me; it's a culmination of insights and wisdom shared by a former colleague. Having had the privilege of knowing them and their journey in the field of engineering management, I can wholeheartedly vouch for the book's strengths.First and foremost, what struck me about this handbook is its sheer depth and breadth of coverage. It's a testament to the Morgan's extensive experience and knowledge in the field. Whether you're a new engineering manager trying to find your footing or a seasoned manager like me, the book leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the challenges we face in this role.One aspect that truly resonated with me is the emphasis on resilience within engineering teams. In today's fast-paced tech world, resilience is a quality that can't be overlooked. Morgan's insights on building and nurturing resilient teams are not just theoretical; they come from years of practical experience and a deep understanding of the industry's demands.Over time it's easy to fall into the trap of routine and autopilot decision-making. This book served as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying aware and adaptable. It challenged me to reevaluate some of my long-held practices and encouraged me to continually evolve as a leader.What's especially valuable to me is how well this book aligns with my involvement in engineering leadership mentorship. It covers many of the common challenges that aspiring and new engineering managers encounter, making it an excellent resource to guide and support emerging leaders.Having known the author personally, I can attest that they bring a wealth of real-world scenarios and practical examples into the book. This approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, making the content immediately applicable to the complex challenges we face daily.Ultimately, the "Engineering Manager Handbook" is a reflection of the author's dedication to helping others succeed in the field. Their structured approach, awareness of the challenges in transitioning from individual contributor to manager, and alignment with current industry trends make this book a must-have resource for anyone in engineering management.In summary, I'm not just recommending this book as a reviewer; I'm endorsing it with firsthand knowledge of the author's expertise and commitment to the field of engineering management.

Nhat Quang Tram Sep 11, 2023

I usually do not leave a lot of reviews but I have to do once for this book. It contains great leadership information with detailed explanations on becoming a more productive, high-performance team player.

Girish Sep 11, 2023

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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