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Reflections on Management: How to Manage Your Software Projects, Your Teams, Your Boss, and Yourself (Sei Series in Software Eng,Used
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Whether you are in a startup or Fortune 500 company; are a developer, development manager, or CEO; use agile, lean, waterfall, or other methodologyif software and quality are important to you, you should read and pay attention to Wattss reflections.Bill Ihrie, Former SVP & CTO, IntuitYou will enjoy this collection for its down to earth, accessible prose, its pragmatism, optimism, and, above all, Wattss demonstration that software quality improvement is vitally important and very achievable.Aidan Waine, Information Solutions General Manager, Microsoft Entertainment & Devices DivisionWatts has developed a real weapon for beating your competition: a reliable, repeatable way to create software that has excellent quality and reduces the time to deliver it to your customer and lowers the cost of the entire software life cycle and improves employee morale. All at the same time!Michael J. Cullen, Vice President, Quality, Oracle Communications Global Business UnitA Lifetime of Invaluable Management Insights from Legendary Software Quality Guru Watts S. HumphreyIn 1986, Watts S. Humphrey made an outrageous commitment: a promise to transform software development. As the pioneering innovator behind SEIs Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Personal Software Process (PSP), and Team Software Process (TSP), Humphrey has more than met that promise. But his contributions go beyond methodology: For decades, his deeply personal writings on project management have been admired by software engineers worldwide.Reflections on Managementbrings together Humphreys best and most influential essays and articles sharing insights that will be indispensable for anyone who must achieve superior results in software or any other endeavor.Collected here for the first time, these works offer compelling insights into everything from planning daytoday work to improving quality, encouraging teamwork to becoming a truly great leader.All of these writings share a powerful vision, grounded by a life in software that has extended across nearly six decades. The vision is this: To succeed, professionals must effectively manage far more than plans, schedules, and code they must manage teams, bosses, and above all, themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reflections on Management' by Watts S. Humphrey? A: The book primarily focuses on insights and reflections related to effective management in software development, including strategies for managing projects, teams, and personal development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Watts S. Humphrey, a renowned figure in software engineering and the creator of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM).
- Q: What methodologies does the book discuss? A: The book addresses various methodologies including agile, lean, and waterfall, providing insights applicable to each approach.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in software management? A: Yes, the book is written in accessible prose and offers valuable insights for both beginners and experienced professionals in software management.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reflections on Management' have? A: The book has a total of 260 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reflections on Management' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2010.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include project planning, quality improvement, teamwork, and personal leadership development.
- Q: Is this book only for software engineers? A: No, while it is focused on software development, the management principles discussed can be applied to various fields and industries.
- Q: Can I find practical management tips in this book? A: Yes, the book offers practical management tips and strategies grounded in decades of experience in software quality and project management.