Leading Technical Teams: Attracting and Retaining the Best

by Mark Baker

Leading technical people is different. General assumptions about leadership, without accounting for the these differences, will lead to disappointment for you and them. This book provides practical insight into why leading technical people is different, challenging, and humbling. More importantly, it will help you understand why it is a privilege. Leading technical people will make you a better leader because you are likely to learn far more from them than they will from you."I have worked for the author on multiple occasions and found him to have been,hands down, the best boss I have ever had in IT. He is a true leader, not just "the boss". His book is a fascinating read, and it will be helpful for different audiences - those currently in leadership positions, as well as those who aspire to be leaders; also, it really should be a must-read for those who are "the techies" he writes about (and has so successfully lead). There are many nuggets to be gleaned for those folks, too. I would know, as I am one of them."Mark has taken an extremely complex subject and distilled it down to its essence.He has managed to capture, in under 70 (or whatever the final number is) pages,the heart of the matter. He provides great analogies that anyone can relate to.He provides the tools, and real-life examples of those tools, for people to useto improve their relationships in the workplace (and elsewhere, don't limit yourgrowth, folks!). This is simply a great read and could have a huge impact on somany lives and careers. I plan on buying several copies!"Nina MillerSenior Information Systems Consultant at Coastal Healthcare Consulting, Inc."If you want to be a good leader of any type of employee this is a book you should pick up and take to heart. But be forewarned, this is not sugar coated cereal. Rather, for most it will be taking a good hard look in the mirror. I have read a lot of good books about leadership. I put this one right up there with Max Depree’s “Leadership is an Art.” And, as one of those overly candid “techies” Mark speaks about in the book I am not one for mincing words."I have known Mark for many years and also had the good fortune to work with him. He is strangely the most humble and the most candid person I know. He walks his talk. And he has a damn fine walk."Mark taught me a lot about being a leader. Things I practice (or forget to practice) on a daily basis. Much of that teaching you will find contained within the covers."Eric MatthewsSolutions Information Architect at Sila Solutions Group

101 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 14, 2015

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Dr Mark R Baker is a Tech and Start-Up Advisor and Digital Transformation Consultant. He is author of the Chief Digital Officer Handbook and Digital Transformation (number one in the category on Amazon in the UK) and is involved in a number of tech start-ups in Silicon Valley.