Leading Geeks: How to Manage and Lead the People Who Deliver TechnologyISBN: 978-0-7879-6148-0
Hardcover
288 pages
November 2002, Jossey-Bass
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"Winner of the 2003 Financial Times Germany and getAbstract Award for best book on business leadership"
"Managing technology talent is more critical today than ever before. This book brings an insightful and delightful perspective." James Champy, chairman of consulting, Perot Systems Corporation
"In this provocative book, Paul Glen provides excellent advice
for managing 'geeks' the computer nerds and other high-tech gurus
of the 21st century. But his insights apply equally well to the
challenge of leading any group of specialists for whom esoteric
knowledge is more important than power, and expertise more
determinative of social dominance than bureaucratic hierarchy,
including actors, athletes, university faculty, musicians, doctors,
and bond traders."
Steven Sample, president, University of Southern
California
"With an uncanny perception, Leading Geeks provides rare
insight into managing often confusing and complex IT professionals.
Whether you have minimal or extensive experience managing
technologists, you will be inspired by this book."
Craig McLeod, director of information technology, San
Diego City Schools
"Highly talented technical people are a separate breed, and
managing them is a delicate art. Paul Glen's new book, Leading
Geeks, is essential reading for any manager facing the
difficult challenge of leading, motivating, and rewarding technical
contributors. Paul has done the improbable he's taken his
experience and knowledge of technical leadership and produced a
funny, engaging, and valuable work that is a treasure trove of
wisdom for technical managers."
Rick Freedman, author, The IT Consultant
"We ought to stop complaining about technical wizards and learn
how to utilize their considerable talents. Paul Glen helps us to do
that better than I ever dreamed possible."
Alan Weiss, author, The Ultimate Consultant
Series
"I identify with geeks and, therefore, recommend this book not
only for those who manage, work, and live with geeks, but also for
geeks. It helps us to get to know ourselves better. Read it once
for fun and once for meaning, then keep it and expect to refer back
to it."
Dolph Santello, principal consultant, Microsoft
Corporation