10 essential books for new software engineering managers

If you're a new manager and looking for some book recommendations, then look no further! We've got 10 reads that you can't miss.

By Anastasija Kovacevic

March 07, 2024

5 minutes

Are you taking the leap into management? Here are 10 of the best books to help you make that career shift.

Those first few steps into management will always be amongst the most daunting in your career as an engineer. One of the best ways to ease that transition is to be as prepared as possible, so we have collated 10 of the most useful books to help guide you through this important transition, written by the best engineering leaders in the business.

Whether you’re assessing if the management track is right for you, or you’re looking to sharpen your skills to be the most effective manager you can be, we have you covered.

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