{"product_id":"9798868814273","title":"Apress Pocket Guides: Leading Software Engineering Teams Effectively","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApress Pocket Guides: Leading Software Engineering Teams Effectively\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSosa, Jonathan\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlso packed with technical actionable advice from two decades of real-world experience, this book equips you to lead with confidence and drive impactful results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e What You Will Learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- How to transition from individual contributor to a leadership position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- How to develop your  presence, influence, and make difficult decisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- How to craft attractive job descriptions, identify, interview, and hire top talent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- How to set expectations, evaluate performance, and promote deserving employees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- How to deliver effective feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- What best practices to introduce to your teams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e- How to deliver high-quality, impactful software projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho This Book is For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSenior Engineering Managers, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, and CTOs. And software engineering professionals who aspire to be in these positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2025-05-22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9798868814273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/979-8-8688-1428-0\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 127\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44395126128780,"sku":"9798868814273","price":20.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868814273_dca9a439-397c-4f7a-95c7-bcdda73ea4af.jpg?v=1775064827","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798868814273","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}