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Engineering Management: The Big Picture

Engineering management requires much more than just engineering knowledge. This course will teach you the basics of being an excellent engineering manager.

Floyd May - Pluralsight course - Engineering Management: The Big Picture
by Floyd May

What you'll learn

Did you know that most people who begin their first day as a manager do so with zero hours of management training? In this course, Engineering Management: The Big Picture, you’ll gain a basic understanding of the breadth of the engineering manager role. First, you’ll explore your place in the org chart and how to relate to superiors and subordinates. Next, you’ll discover how to be an effective boss for programmers, designers, and other knowledge workers. Finally, you’ll learn how to build a healthy organizational culture that draws the best out of people. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a general understanding of how to function well as an engineering manager.

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About the author

Floyd May - Pluralsight course - Engineering Management: The Big Picture
Floyd May

Developer. Craftsman. Leader. Architect. Mentor. Teacher. Author. Floyd is a veteran software craftsman with broad experience and a passion for teaching.

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