A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering
management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt.
There's a saying that people don't leave companies, they leave managers.
Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is
often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for
complex management challenges can make the difference between
fulfillment and frustration for teams--and, ultimately, between the
success and failure of companies.
Will Larson's An Elegant Puzzle focuses on the particular challenges
of engineering management--from sizing teams to handling technical debt
to performing succession planning--and provides a path to the good
solutions. Drawing from his experience at Digg, Uber, and Stripe, Larson
has developed a thoughtful approach to engineering management for
leaders of all levels at companies of all sizes. An Elegant Puzzle
balances structured principles and human-centric thinking to help any
leader create more effective and rewarding organizations for engineers
to thrive in.