A Guide to Success for Technical Managers

Master the skills needed for successfully managing technical personnel Independent-minded professionals such as scientists, programmers, and engineers are the driving forces behind today's technical industry. Accustomed to working alone, these self-reliant individuals present unique management challenges for leaders supervising their efforts. Written by authors drawing on many years of management experience in technical field, A Guide to Success for Technical Managers provides technical managers and supervisors with the leadership and management tools necessary for making informed decisions in supervisory situations. It includes self-awareness exercises, templates, and checklists to help accelerate job skills. Some of this book's highlights include: Ways to deal with the transition to supervising others in research and development Tips for improving listening skills, communicating better, and motivating employees Examination of the pitfalls and obstacles faced in managing technical personnel A selection of real-life examples, along with suggestions on how to solve them Examples of real-world outcomes based on decisions made by actual technical managers A 365-day leadership journal with daily tips to increase leadership effectiveness By modifying conventional management techniques to fit the specific needs of technical managers and supervisors, A Guide to Success for Technical Managers offers a fresh perspective on fostering employee development in an industry where non-conventional strategies are most often the best practice.