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A lot of Engineering Managers and leaders studied for years and years to become the best Engineer they possibly could be... and then they were promoted.

It can be very tough for those of us who didn't go into Engineering with the distinct concept that we would become managers, but still want to do our best to support our teams.

I wrote this book because there's so much no one told me about management that I wished I would have known. There's a lot to be purposeful about that many of us learn on the job, and worse: learn on people. This book provides some organization for collaborating with networks of people, working together towards a common purpose.

There seem to be millions of articles and "how to"s on programming and only a handful of resources on Engineering Management- why? It's very tough to talk about something that involves people processes. People are non-deterministic. Working relationships are nuanced, communication is linked with individual values, motivations, power dynamics, and skills. People also have a range of experiences and emotions that are not consistent day-to-day.

Hopefully, in the happiest, most productive sense.

It's imperative that we as managers learn as much as we can and work on ourselves, so that our teams may enjoy a healthy working life and strong relationships. It's not just important, it's crucial that we iterate on our own skills as managers so that we can properly support everyone around us: individuals, peers, leadership, and the business.

I'm sharing what I've learned- not so that you follow my concepts exactly, but rather so that you can be thoughtful about your own leadership and needs. The book goes from the macro to the micro- with topics ranging everywhere from "feedback" to "scoping down PRs".

Though the book is meant to address people in management, individual contributors are welcome to read the book as well- perhaps you need to manage up and need some tools to help guide the conversation, perhaps you just want a peek at other concerns within the business- everyone is invited to the conversation.

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When you pick up this book, also pick up some sticky notes, bookmarks,

and notebooks! Engineering Management for the Rest of Us is packed with

deeply valuable and practical information that will benefit new and experienced

managers and teams. It's rare to find a management book that is

compelling, funny, and useful all at once, but Sarah Drasner has nailed it.

-Cassidy Williams

Sarah has written a fantastic modern manual for aspiring and existing technical

managers. It provides an excellent hands-on tour of how to navigate

prioritization, execution, collaboration and culture in a very approachable

way. This book is filled with pragmatism, real-world examples and plenty of

engineering management nuggets of wisdom. We can all learn from Sarah's

experience and I have no doubt you'll learn something new that you can

apply to your own career and team.

-Addy Osmani

When you read between the lines of Engineering Management for the Rest of Us,

you can feel how empathetic and passionate Sarah is as a leader and how

much she believes in the fact that you are cut out for it, too. Regardless of

your background you can lead a team and this is a practical book on how to

do so.

-Christian Nwamba

Much has been written about how to effectively manage. Jam-packed with

insights from an experienced leader, Engineering Management for the Rest of Us

brings something new to the canon. Sarah shares actionable tips on building

trust and psychological safety, and how to scope down PRs. She also

offers sage advice on the mindset shifts managers need to make. This is the

book every new engineering manager needs.

-Suzan Bond

About the Author

Sarah Drasner is Director of Engineering, Core Developer Web at Google, where she runs web infrastructure, including but not limited to open source projects like Angular, Karma, and Sass. Sarah is formerly VP at Netlify, Vue core team emeritus, and an O'Reilly author. Sarah also co-organized ConcatenateConf with Christian Nwamba, a conference for Nigerian and Kenyan developers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skill Recordings Inc (November 1, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8986769301
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.63 x 9 inches

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Sarah Drasner is Director of Engineering, Core Developer Web at Google, where she runs the web infrastructure teams that power Google’s web apps, including the JavaScript and TypeScript languages at Google, multiple frameworks including Angular and Wiz, Build/Serve, CSS/Sass, Karma, and other web testing.

Sarah is an award-winning Speaker, formerly VP at Netlify, and Principal Lead, at Microsoft Azure. She is a Vue core team member emeritus, an O’Reilly author, and has given Frontend Masters workshops. Sarah is a co-organizer of ConcatenateConf, a free conference for Nigerian and Kenyan developers.

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codergirl

Thoughtful, well-written, real, super readable.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 29, 2023

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Sarah Drassner is very brilliant and kind, follow her content and teaching and grow. Very highly recommended reading here. Order it! Yay for the kindle version too.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2023

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I have received the book with many pages having words overlapped, it seems like a printing issue.

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Courtney Robertson

A must read for DevRels

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2023

As a developer advocate, my own career ladder is part engineering and part community management. I found the insights in this book applicable for all areas of developer relations as well. I have so many highlights to review regularly from this.

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Jason L.

Incredible collection of hard-won experience and tactical strategies for engineering managers

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 1, 2022

This book is going on my must-read list for engineering managers. There are so many super useful things packed into it.

First, it's loaded with immediately applicable steps that engineering managers can take today to improve their approach to management and create more productive, happier, healthier teams.

Second, there are so many nuggets of wisdom in here that will help EMs adjust their framing for what management is and how to approach it.

I've been lucky enough to report to Sarah in my career, and I've seen her live the values and strategies she writes about. I've never seen a leader create so much trust and loyalty in a team. Sarah creates productivity and collaboration in spaces where most of us would have immediately thrown up our hands and called it impossible. She has deep expertise in engineering, leadership, psychology, and so many other areas, and it all comes together to produce unbelievable results.

And she's written all of it down. I've been in tech leadership for a bit, and I can trace so many of my successes back to lessons I learned by studying Sarah's approach. Reading this book is a clear, approachable collection of everything Sarah has been teaching managers like me for years, and now anyone can get that coaching without having to be lucky enough to join one of Sarah's teams. This is foundational material for a successful engineering management career.

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Ben Hong

Packed with so much practical advice!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 1, 2022

As a software engineer who has taken on management roles and worked under various leadership styles, this is the book I wish that my managers had read and that I had early on in my career.

Regardless of whether you ever choose to become a manager, every software engineer will encounter a situation where they will have to practice the skills of management. Whether you're managing a project, leading a team temporarily, or managing up, an engineer's management skills can be critical to their success.

Many books I've read on this topic often contain many ideas that sound great in theory, but often aren't grounded in real-world situations and are outdated. However, this book contains so much practical knowledge and applicable techniques that is based on her own career and experience having overseen many different projects and teams. I am absolutely blown away by how much is in here.

Finally, to quote Sarah, "The first part of building healthy teams is admitting you won't know everything." Once you've taken that first step and committed to reading this book, be assured you are in knowledgeable hands and that this book will be well worth your time and effort.

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Ruslan

Purity . No buzzy or politicly correct statements.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 4, 2022

As I was reading the book , I saw myself in the situtation described in the book . Felt like I was seeing myself in the mirror.

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Every manager should read this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 6, 2022

Engineering Management for the Rest of Us is the book I wish every one of my past managers had read. Sarah starts with the importance of human dynamics, modeling vulnerability, and building trust. Only then does she dive into the tactical approaches to being a great manager. The writing is high-quality, the images are beautiful, and it's an enjoyable read. I especially felt the chapter on how to run productive meetings and how to help others perform at their best will help me in my everyday work. Highly recommended whether you're managing people or managing up.

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Emma Bostian

Invaluable knowledge on engineering management from an industry expert.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 1, 2022

First let me preface this review by saying I am a massive fan of Sarah’s work. I’ve followed her for many years now and when she publishes work, you bet it’s top tier.

I’m starting my new role at Spotify as an engineering manager next Monday and Engineering Management For The Rest Of Us has been invaluable to me.

I’ve read many management, communication, and leadership books over the past few months. The tech focused ones were dry and didn’t resonate with me. And the general management and leadership books weren’t relevant enough to my role.

Sarah has perfectly crafted the solution to my management book identity crisis!

5/5 stars! Go pick this up now!

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Lais

What an amazing book!

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on January 12, 2023

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Great and very useful content! I saw myself in many of the situations Sarah described in the book. I loved her approach to the problems, her advices, everything.
Thank you Sarah!

Nander

A Comprehensive and Engaging Guide for Software Engineering Managers

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on April 8, 2023

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This book stands out among the many I've read on software engineering management. It offers an engaging writing style, a visually appealing cover, and a wealth of valuable information. Covering a wide range of topics, from team building to industry trends, it provides practical advice and real-world examples for managers in the field.

The author's clear and concise writing makes the reading experience enjoyable, while the content is both relevant and insightful. This book has enriched my knowledge and given me new ideas to improve my management skills.

In summary, this book is an excellent resource for software engineering managers seeking to expand their knowledge and enhance their skills. Highly recommended for those looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of software engineering.

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nontechguy

The book I wish I had when I started managing, but it hadn't been written yet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 23, 2023

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Whether you're currently leading a team of software engineers, considering a managerial role in the software engineering field, or simply a software engineer eager to know how to be effectively managed, then please read this book.

Lester

Practical and invaluable for junior managers

Reviewed in Germany 🇩🇪 on May 15, 2023

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If there's a book on EM out there that new managers coming from tech backgrounds have to buy, it's definitely this one.

Peter Keogh

Excellent book for getting started in management

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 28, 2023

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