Becoming a Technical Leader: An Organic Problem-Solving Approach Paperback – January 1, 1986

Ironically, this book is not for everyone. That is an ironic statement to me because this book should be for everyone. The insights, anecdotes, and especially exercises at the end of each chapter are incredibly thought provoking and perfectly in alignment with the author's general thesis that there is no one way to lead. Based on my decades of experience working in technical fields, I'm pretty sure this thesis will be lost on the people who would benefit the most from it. So if you are one of those people who for some reason either want to become a technical leader or who have found themselves suddenly thrust into a leadership position and want to find a book with detailed "industry best practices" on how to be a leader ... don't bother with this book. A quick Google search will more than likely lead you to several dozen books on "practices of highly effective leaders" or "seven steps to leading people effectively."For the rest of us, the author has laid out a good starting point to being the long process of learning how to be a leader in a technical field. The book is nothing more than a summary of 40 years of experience and learning boiled into a series of anecdotes, parables, and examples meant to highlight different methods of learning and leading. The reader is then challenged to do some exercises after each chapter.DO NOT SKIP THE EXERCISES!!!!I made the mistake of ignoring these small challenges and working items on my first read-through. I now know I missed a large part of this work's value by doing so. This is not the usual technical work where the exercises at the end are optional or feel tacked on because that's the format some publishing companies expect. These are working items culled from multiple seminars, classes, and workshops on leadership and consulting. You've just spent $10 on a long-term workshop and really ought to treat it as such.So to sum up ... move on if you're looking for a quick fix formula to become a lead or manger. Purchase this book if you want to spend the time and effort it will take to become better at your work (and life) since we all need to lead sometimes.

I it's a great book. topics are about management and tech leadership, As another comment states, this book states clear that anyone can lead, regardless of their official role.

This book resonates in me more than any other book on the subject. Weinberg forces you to participate in the exploration of how a technical leader is created, and he provides *real steps* on how to get there. He also provides many short exercises for you to test your progress in your day-to-day activities.While reading this book, I had several major realizations about work relationships, why people react they way that they do, and how to motivate them. The title of the book uses the term "Organic" to describe this process, and it is a very valid claim because many of the leadership qualities are not masks that you put on or tricks that you acquire. Instead, they are internal realizations and shedding of misconceptions and assumptions that currently prevent you from being an effective leader. Cathartic in a self-help kind-of a way.This is highly recommended reading for technical folks in leadership positions, or those who are looking to become technical leaders. Weinberg includes many stories and examples which carify each chapter. The book is a very easy read.

Lots of food for thought although a bit common sense in areas. All in all worth the read if you are a technical manager or going into technical management

This book helped launch my career into leadership.Let's start with the potential problems: the author meanders a bit at times and the material assumes you are a star engineer and a fledgling leader.If you are a star engineer and a fledgling leader, this book is unique in its value it can offer you. If that's not you, you might find more value elsewhere.And seriously, if you're interested at that description, buy it and read it. Even if you only read a few chapters, it can change your thinking for the better.

I think the title is clearly describe itself. It is from the background of a technical guy, so it is kind of find the issues then fix. In real world, human is more complicated than that, and you might not be able to inspire people and drive people for greater goodness with that mentality.

Even after having had the privilege of experiencing Gerry and Ether’s PSL class, I found it surprisingly enriching.Gerry has the unique gift of getting to the heart of the matter, providing enough meat to the bones of this thoughts to help you grasp them firmly.I think aspiring leaders of any sort, not only “technical” ones, will learn much by reading this book.

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Gerald donne de nombreux exemples de sa vie pour illustrer des leçons de leadership. Les exercices à la fin des chapitres seront particulièrement difficiles si c'est la première fois que vous prenez du temps pour étudier votre propre comportement et vos motivations.

This is a wonderful book written by Jerry. Thank a bunch. Learned a lot. Kinda invaluable book for people is in the technical field. Please read.

This book is helpful for anybody in a technical leadership position. It is on the same level as the invariably actual book Peopleware by de Marco and Lister

Very good

ワインバーグはすばらしいのだが、なかなか良い訳にめぐり合えない。同本の日本語訳も（訳者には申し訳ないが）はっきり言って、解りづらい。私は英語は得意ではないが、それでもこっちを読んだほうがニューアンス的にしっくるくる。