{"product_id":"9780132702607","title":"Software Teamwork: Taking Ownership for Success","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e“If your desire is to effect change or have more influence on a software team, you could either stumble around in the dark for a few years, experimenting with different techniques, or you could buy, read, and apply the techniques in this book. This choice, of course, is up to you.”\u003c\/i\u003e–Matthew Heusser\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Jim Brosseau’s understanding of the true dynamics of the IT workplace shows through in \u003c\/i\u003eSoftware Teamwork\u003ci\u003e. For those on the IT solution delivery front lines, and for those who manage them, his insights and wisdom will lead to not only better projects, but a better work life as well.”\u003c\/i\u003e–Bruce A. Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Accendor Research, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eOptimizing the Human Side of Software Development: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eReal Solutions Based on Real Data and Experience\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eSoftware Teamwork\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling, innovative, intensely practical guide to improving the human dynamics that are crucial to building great software. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDrawing on years of work with a wide range of teams, Jim Brosseau shows how to drive powerful improvements through small, focused changes that deliver results. These changes are designed to work for the whole team and respect existing organizational culture. Better yet, Brosseau identifies solutions you can start implementing right now, as an individual, without waiting for executive buy-in. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhatever your methodology, technology, or organization,\u003ci\u003e Software Teamwork \u003c\/i\u003edemonstrates how to apply solutions to realistic development challenges involving complex sets of stakeholders. Along the way, Brosseau shares important new insights into the attitudes, motives, and personal relationships that project management software just can’t track. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eSoftware Teamwork\u003c\/i\u003e is a revelation–and an invaluable working resource for every project team member, leader, and stakeholder. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxi\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I: The Problem Space\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Why Are We So Challenged? 3\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Do the Right Thing 23\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart II: Individuals\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Right Stuff 39\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: A Quality Focus 53\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Facing Challenges 65\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Proactive Effectiveness 81\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Sustainability 95\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart III: Groups\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Communication 109\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Motives and Expectations 125\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Playing Well Together 143\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart IV: Teams\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Alignment 161\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Organization 177\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Coordination 199\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Guidance 217\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart V: Stakeholders\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Customers 235\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Setting Goals 243\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Specification 259\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Prioritization 273\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Change 283\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Progress 295\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart VI: Putting It All Together\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Pick Your Battles 311\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Flexibility and Rigor 323\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Progress Revisited 335\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Change Revisited 345\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Constant Vigilance 361\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart VII: Appendix \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Core Tools 375\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndex 387\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47077419188464,"sku":"9780132702607","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780132702607_p0.jpg?v=1763641775","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780132702607","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}