Leading geeks how to manage and lead people who deliver technology

The people who research, develop, design, build, test, install, and support technology are a critical factor in every organization's success. This book gives clear directions on how to effectively lead these brilliant yet notoriously resistant-to-being-managed knowledge workers. It not only pro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Glen, Paul
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, Calif. Jossey-Bass 2003
Edition:1st ed
Series:Warren Bennis signature series
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The people who research, develop, design, build, test, install, and support technology are a critical factor in every organization's success. This book gives clear directions on how to effectively lead these brilliant yet notoriously resistant-to-being-managed knowledge workers. It not only provides proven management strategies but also background on why traditional approaches often don't work with geeks. It describes the beliefs and behavior of geeks, their group dynamics, and the unique nature of technical work
Item Description:"A Warren Bennis book."
Physical Description:xxii, 253 pages illustrations
ISBN:0787965464
9780787965464