Peopleware

For generations of software managers and team members who want their projects to succeed, Peopleware has earned a place on the short list of indispensable reading. Authors Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister were the first to recognize the centrality of managing human beings in the software development process -- and to offer profound insights into doing that well. Software legend Joel Spolsky described this book as the " Anti-Dilbert Manifesto”: it combines humor and wisdom to give practical advice that every software manager and developer can benefit from. Now, for the first time in 13 years, DeMarco and Lister have updated this legendary classic. In addition to thoughtful updates and reorganization wherever necessary, they've added seven valuable new chapters on today's most important challenges in software project management. Reflecting lengthy personal experience and deep wisdom, DeMarco and Lister bring new insights to: - Leadership Managing generational differences - Coordinating distributed teams - Leading diverse Teams - Managing risk - Running more effective meetings - Using email more effectively