Creating High Performance Software Development Teams - Softcover

Ginac, Frank P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130850837 ISBN 13: 9780130850836

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2000

Synopsis

This book offers powerful techniques for building high-performance software teams that deliver superior products, on-time and on or under budget. It focuses on the two most important elements of successful team building, people and leadership.

About this title

About the Author

In his 13-year technology career, Frank Cinac has used his engineering expertise and project management talent to help visionary companies achieve their product development objectives.

Mr. Ginac has been responsible for creating and directing product development groups for highly successful start-ups as well as for established corporations. He has developed innovative processes that improve product quality and speed resulting in high-quality software and shorter development cycles.

He is presently the Vice President of Product Development for one of the hottest start-ups in Austin, TX.

From the Back Cover

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How to build-and lead-a world-class software development team!

In this book, expert software development manager Frank P. Ginac brings together world-class techniques for building and leading high-performance software development teams. Ideal for the first-line manager―especially managers transitioning from developer roles―this book offers start-to-finish guidance for delivering superior products, on time and on budget. Ginac focuses on the two most important elements of successful team building―people and leadership. He demonstrates exactly how to:

• Clearly outline your software project's business and technical goals
• Choose the right people for your team―and avoid the wrong ones
• Organize your software development team for success
• Fill gaps in your team's skills and experience
• Appraise individual and team performance
• Incorporate today's software quality best practices

Ginac shows you how to be a leader, not just a manager―and how to avoid the barriers to leadership, including politics, bureaucracy, and corporate popularity contests. You'll learn how to plan successfully―and how to build a team that executes your plans with passion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130850837
• ISBN 13: 9780130850836
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 123