The Manager's Path A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change Camille Fournier

In The Manager’s Path, engineering executive Camille Fournier introduces the field of engineering management—the management of software engineers, who design and code software systems and programs. This can be a challenging field, as there’s little information available on balancing technical knowledge with management skills. Fournier seeks to close this gap, drawing from her experience as an engineer-turned-manager to identify skills and techniques that can help new engineering managers handle the transition.In this guide, we’ll explore three main skills that can help you succeed as an engineering manager: clear communication, strategic planning, and adaptability. We’ll discuss each skill’s importance, how they evolve throughout your career, and Fournier’s suggestions for developing them. In our commentary, we’ll compare Fournier’s ideas to those of other software engineers, as well as tech business experts like Marty Cagan.