An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management

By Will Larson

Book Overview

A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt. There's a saying that people don't leave companies, they leave managers. Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for complex management challenges can make the difference between fulfillment and frustration for teams--and, ultimately, between the success and failure of companies. Will Larson's An Elegant Puzzle focuses on the particular challenges of engineering management--from sizing teams to handling technical debt to performing succession planning--and provides a path to the good solutions. Drawing from his experience at Digg, Uber, and Stripe, Larson has developed a thoughtful approach to engineering management for leaders of all levels at companies of all sizes. An Elegant Puzzle balances structured principles and human-centric thinking to help any leader create more effective and rewarding organizations for engineers to thrive in.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1732265186
• ISBN13: 9781732265189
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Stripe Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"