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Tech Leadership books

Apiumhub

The transition to tech leadership is a huge challenge. Technical leadership is different. Leading a technical team demands more than just management skills, but also technical prowess, and the ability to navigate the tech world. Remember, that learning is key to success in any leadership position.

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How engineering managers can effectively support engineers, teams, and organizations

CircleCI

The typical job description for many engineering manager roles is action-packed. It is a mix of hands-on coding, technical leadership and decision making, process and project management, product oversight, people management, finding and hiring talent … the list goes on. What do engineers need to thrive at work?

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The CIO’s primary job: Developing future IT leaders

CIO

The best salesperson does not always make the best sales manager. The most innovative engineer does not always become the most successful engineering manager. I should clarify that this comment pertains only to promotions that lead to management positions. How will this system you are working on help the company?

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Tandem Roundtable: Engineering Leadership at Tandem

Tandem

Tandem’s custom software engineering team works collaboratively to create products for our clients. For today’s Tandem Roundtable, our engineering managers (Mercedes, Chris, and Kate) sat down to discuss how they create opportunities for career growth, cultivate an inclusive workplace culture, and support each other along the way.

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What Makes a Tech Interview Great? Hear an Engineer’s Perspective

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Teamwork and collaboration Whether the engineer is willing to work with other team members or enjoys working independently gives a fair understanding of the few other skills of the engineer. These skills include his learning capabilities, willingness to bond with teams, and leadership traits.

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Top 30 Leadership Blogs 2010 | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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On Becoming a VP of Engineering, Part 1: The Path to VP

Honeycomb

I was curious about moving up the engineering management ladder eventually, but I assumed a VP opportunity would be out of reach for a long time, if ever. A knack for systems thinking, paired with equal interest in both human & technological systems. Camille Fournier’s The Manager’s Path is one good exception to this.