The The Successful Software Manager: The definitive guide to growing from developer to manager

Herman Fung

Jun 2019 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

A developer's guide to successfully managing teams, customers, and software projectsKey FeaturesA complete guide to managing developer teams, software projects, customers, and usersTransition successfully from a technical role to managementDevelop crucial skills to enhance your performance and advance your careerBook 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 learnDecide if moving to management is right for youDevelop the skills required for managementLead and manage successful software development projectsUnderstand the various roles in a technical team and how to manage themMotivate and mentor your teamDeliver successful training and presentationsLead the design process with storyboards and personas, and validate your solutionWho 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.

Ratings and reviews

Being skilled in what you do is one thing, but being a successful manager is a whole new set of skills you need to learn. This book is encouraging and concise, as well as informative and helpful.

I was recommended this book by a mutual friend of Herman and I. I have to say, it was a great read. Well done Herman.

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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.