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Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams
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Eloquently explains the sociological aspects of leadership
This book does not just discuss the technical aspects of leadership, but delves into human nature and communication.
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Quite repetitive
Much of the book is dedicated to getting the main point across (don't micromanage, let people do their job). This can make it feel repetitive and dull at times.
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Very to the point writing style
The author has a clear and no-nonsense approach to teaching the different techniques discussed through the book.
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Covers everything from physical working arrangements to motivation techniques
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Managing Humans
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Manages to be hilarious while still teaching you valuable lessons
The author has a witty and snarky writing style, however this doesn't detract from the insights and lessons in each chapter.
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Lack of continuity
What is a pro for some is a con for others. This book is a collection of posts from the author's blog, meaning there is often very little flow between the chapters.
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Uses anecdotes to teach
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The best of Michael Lopp's essays
Much of the content in the book comes from the author's popular blog, Rands in Repose.
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The Senior Software Engineer - By David Bryant Copeland
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The point is sometimes drawn out and still unclear
Lessons are not always worded in a clear, concise way. The repetition in some points the author is making can make the book feel a bit dull.
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Realistic advice on how to focus on delivering results
The author emphasis the importance of delivering results, with lessons focused on responsibility and communication.
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Full of tips and tricks
There are plenty of tips and tricks throughout the book to help you improve your own work and your communication.
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The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
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Catches most mistakes a new executive would make
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It's not specific to "technical leadership in software projects"
I.e. it does not answer the question specifically.
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Examples span most of the last century, across cultures
These examples are old enough for us to see whether a decision regarded as brilliant is still brilliant or has it started to strangle the company (Drucker himself points out some cases, like GM's reorganization being brilliant for its time, but something which needs to change for it to move ahead).
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By the master of management, Peter F Drucker.
The author, Peter Drucker is sometimes referred to as "the founder of modern management". He has 39 published books and was well known for his consulting work with management, working with large companies (such as IBM and General Motors).
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Entertaining writer
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Very thin
It's just 174 pages.
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