October 23, 2024 – Silicon Valley, CA – Today marks the official release of Engineering Leadership: A Silicon Valley Perspective, a transformative new book co-authored by 15 prominent Silicon Valley CTOs and engineering leaders. This essential guide offers current and aspiring tech leaders a comprehensive roadmap for success in the era of Cloud Computing and AI, covering everything from building teams to delivering world-class products.
With over 350 years of combined leadership experience, the authors draw on their expertise in product development, organizational scaling, and innovation to provide actionable strategies that can fast-track your engineering leadership career. Through real-world case studies and practical advice, Engineering Leadership: A Silicon Valley Perspective offers readers the tools to navigate the complexities of modern tech leadership while avoiding common pitfalls.
“Our goal with this book is to help leaders level up faster,” said Mike Moody, one of the co-authors. “We’ve distilled decades of experience, both successes and mistakes, into actionable insights that tech leaders can apply immediately to their teams, products, and careers.”
About the Book:
Engineering Leadership: A Silicon Valley Perspective provides readers with an insider’s look at the strategies that drive success in today’s fast-paced tech world. This book is designed to help tech leaders at every stage of their career, from engineering managers to CTOs, improve their leadership capabilities and build more effective teams.
Available in print and e-book formats, the book can be purchased through Amazon Books starting today.
Key Topics Covered in the Book:
- Defining What to Build: Understand how to collaborate effectively between product and engineering teams, create robust product roadmaps, and navigate the transition from ideas to detailed engineering specifications.
- Resourcing Strategies: Learn to build, scale, and structure teams using a variety of resourcing options, from college recruiting and crowdsourcing to leveraging open-source software and licensing partnerships.
- Building and Deploying Products: Master the entire product lifecycle—from the build-out and defect tracking to launching and post-launch optimizations using modern development methodologies.
- Managing Teams and Organizations: Gain expert guidance on managing up, down, and across organizations, while cultivating a strong leadership culture and mastering the challenges of remote work, diversity, and succession planning.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implications: Explore the growing impact of AI on engineering teams and product development and learn how to leverage AI to drive both efficiency and innovation in your organization.
About the Authors:
Engineering Leadership: A Silicon Valley Perspective is written by a team of 15 distinguished leaders who have shaped the tech landscape in Silicon Valley. Collectively, they have played key roles in the success of numerous startups and established global enterprises, bringing a wealth of knowledge in scaling teams, launching innovative products, and leading organizations to greatness.
Media Contact:
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