Managing Technical People: Innovation, Teamwork, and the Software Process

Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1997. Second Printing . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 6" x 9. 329 Pages Indexed. November 1997 Edition. Used book. Practical insights on how to lead technical professionals. In previous books, Humphrey established process as a key factor in successful software development. His advice on how companies and individuals could improve their software process has since been widely adopted. In this new book, he demonstrates the overriding importance of people to the success of any software project. He focuses particularly on the critical role of innovative people, and gives concrete advice on how to identify, motivate, and organize these people into highly productive teams. Here are proven leadership practices and management techniques that can work in any organization. It is sound advice on the special challenges encountered in leading technical professionals, and on specific steps managers can take to encourage greater innovation while attaining yet higher levels of efficiency and quality. This book includes practical insights on how to lead technical professionals. The author demonstrates the overriding importance of people to the success of any software project. He focuses particularly on the critical role of innovative people, and gives concrete advice on how to identify, motivate, and organize these people into highly productive teams. Humphrey presents here proven leadership practices and management techniques that can work in any organization.