The Manager's Path

This practical guide follows the path from engineer to technical manager, one stage at a time. It starts with mentoring interns and moves on to working with senior staff. The book looks at why management is hard in the tech industry, where it is also a technical discipline and where few tools, texts and frameworks exist to help. It offers actionable advice for the obstacles along the way, and it suits new managers, mentors and more experienced leaders.

Why You Should Read?

• Follow each stage of the journey from engineer to technical manager in a practical guide.
• Learn actionable advice for handling obstacles, from mentoring interns to working with senior staff.
• Understand why managing people is difficult in tech, where management is also a technical discipline.
• Gain fresh advice whether you are a new manager, a mentor, or a more experienced leader.

About the Author

Camille Fournier has held several leadership jobs in technology. She once held the top technology post at Rent The Runway. She also served as a vice president of technology at Goldman Sachs and as a managing director at JPMorgan Chase. She wrote The Manager's Path, a guide for tech leaders.