The Manager's Path
Camille Fournier · A guide for tech professionals moving from engineer to team lead and senior manager.
2 people say it helped them, in their own words on Hacker News.
What people said
I was experiencing growing pains moving to a more senior role on my team (less time for getting things done, more time helping others, etc) and this book helped me realize that it was to be expected.
it's a great book and helped me to come to terms with my new responsibilities as a lead.
Description from Open Library
Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you.
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In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.
From mentoring interns to working with senior staff, you’ll get actionable advice for approaching various obstacles in your path. This book is ideal whether you’re a new manager, a mentor, or a more experienced leader looking for fresh advice.
Pick up this book and learn how to become a better manager and leader in your organization.
- Begin by exploring what you expect from a manager
- Understand what it takes to be a good mentor, and a good tech lead
- Learn how to manage individual members while remaining focused on the entire team
- Understand how to manage yourself and avoid common pitfalls that challenge many leaders
- Manage multiple teams and learn how to manage managers
- Learn how to build and bootstrap a unifying culture in teams
What people got from it AI summary
Best if you're newly promoted or moving into a senior or lead role.
- Eased promotion growing pains
- Clarified new lead responsibilities
- Normalized shifting work priorities
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Practical tools · 244 pages
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