Management Track

At most technology companies, you'll reach Senior software engineer, the career level for software engineers, in five to eight years. At the career level, your company's career ladder won't require that you work towards the next promotion; being promoted further is an exception rather than expected. This is also when many engineers are first given an opportunity to move into engineering management.

Don’t let your company run off the rails. If your organization is beset by competing deadlines, inexpert strategies, and missed milestones, it’s time to invest in your own business conductor: A program management office. In this essential field guide to building, staffing, and running a top-notch PMO, software industry executive and program management specialist Paula Dieli shares essential tools, insights, and real-life case studies from major companies such as Zendesk, Adobe, and Macromedia.

For years Ryder Carroll tried countless organizing systems, online and off, but none of them fit the way his mind worked. Out of sheer necessity, he developed a method called the Bullet Journal that helped him become consistently focused and effective. Then it went viral. To his astonishment, Bullet Journaling is now a global movement. The Bullet Journal Method is about much more than organizing your notes and to-do lists. It's about what Carroll calls "intentional living": weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what's truly meaningful.

What happens when you put a non-criminal and one of the world's top experts in personal growth into one of the toughest prisons in the UK? In 2017, that's exactly what happened to Peter Sage when, during a civil matter, he was found in contempt of court. What unfolded next has become a master class in how to turn adversity to your advantage. The Inside Track is the collection of 11 private letters that Peter sent to his elite coaching groups throughout his six-month sentence. Written in a conversational style, each one breaks down the actual tools, techniques and insights he uses and shows you how to face any problem from a place of power, not force.

Gurus like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, and others have amassed followers by the millions because of their paint-by-the-numbers financial strategies that are easy to digest and implement. And while they have helped many Americans eliminate debt and take their first steps toward financial freedom, their dumbed-down financial advice is inadequate and incomplete for those looking to maximize their savings. In The Guru Gap, David McKnight closes the gap between what mainstream media personalities advise and the sophisticated, math-based approach your retirement plan requires.

Sometimes, it can seem like saving money is impossible. With everyday expenses, from groceries and gas, to the electric bill and lunch money, as well as those unexpected expenses, like car repairs and medical bills, getting—and keeping—control of your finances can feel overwhelming. With Budgeting 101, you can start saving now. This clear and simple guide provides tons of practical advice for keeping track of your finances.

No matter what kind of organization you work for, whether it's your own small business or a global Fortune 100 company, your number one goal is success. Predictable Success takes you step-by-step through a startlingly simple, intuitive, and universal process that shows you how to bring sustained, lasting, predictable success to your organization.

In the modern workplace, conflict has become a dirty word. After all, conflict is antithetical to teamwork, employee engagement, and a positive company culture. Or is it? The truth is that our teams and organizations require conflict to get things done. But we avoid conflict and build up conflict debt by deferring and dodging the difficult decisions. Our organizations are paying the price - becoming less productive, less innovative, and less competitive.

Unfortunately, because of the hectic schedules so many women are shouldering every day, self-care gets pushed to the back burner. But self-care is vital to maintaining your mental health, and there are ways to quickly weave it into your busy schedule.

Like many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised - countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide viral movement. Hundreds of thousands of Bullet Journal fans now spread the word and read Ryder's blog and newsletter.

Wouldn't it be nice to stop worrying about how your endometriosis symptoms are going to hold you back from hitting your career goals? Sought-after endometriosis, pelvic pain, and nutrition expert Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, has helped thousands of women relieve their pelvic pain in over 20 years of practice. In Outsmart Endometriosis, she offers not another “one-size-fits-none endo diet", but a comprehensive approach to managing your symptoms using simple, repeatable strategies, and without having to wait for an appointment with your doctor.

Unlock the secrets to crafting your perfect wedding narrative with "Invited with Love," the essential eBook guide for every couple embarking on the journey of matrimony. Master the delicate balance of elegance and efficiency as you navigate through the nuances of wedding guest list management, the design of heartfelt invitations, and the complex etiquette that underpins these nuptial protocols. This page-turner delves deep into the art of invitation and RSVP management, from harnessing the dynamic of your evolving guest list to addressing invitations with grace and accuracy. Whether you're ...

The CEO’s Compass helps you systematically identify your team’s current blindspots and determine seven key areas you need to focus on to get back on track in days—not months.

"Master Your Household Finances" is your new financial playbook. With a comprehensive guide that ensures you have all the critical information you need to build a financially healthy household, this eBook is a must-have tool for anyone seeking to understand, elevate, and master their financial situation. Each intriguing chapter of this eBook is filled with easily digestible information, covering topics from understanding the basics of finances to more advanced aspects like investment and tax management. You'll learn not only about raising incomes and diligent expense tracking but innovative...

Learn the 25 keys to understanding how financial reporting and cash flow are essential tools to determining success or failure by evaluating strategic cost management, inventory control, pricing and product mix analysis, and cash management. Tracking & Controlling Costs is part of the New York Times Pocket MBA Series, a 12-volume reference tool for all businesspersons.

Believe it or not, recessions make millionaires! Will you be one? In Start Over, Finish Rich, America's best-loved financial expert, David Bach, explains that 2010 will be the best opportunity for building wealth we have seen in decades. And as the economy recovers, you must be set up to recover with it. Bach's easy, take-action plan will show you how.

The Lean system is a great way to help you to get rid of the waste in your business so that you can be more efficient and increase profits. Lean Analytics is a part of this process that can help you to gather the right data and get the information you need to come up with a winning strategy for your team.

Feeling out of time and out of control? Welcome to today's over-amped lifestyle! With so many things vying for our attention, it's easy to feel like a puppet on a string rather than the master of your own universe. We have instant connectivity everywhere and competing demands for the limited resources we manage. This is a quick listen - 55 tips for managing your time and resources - a collection of highly effective tips and techniques to help you get back in control.

In Clark Howard’s Living Large for the Long Haul, the renowned broadcaster examines our new paradigm through the eyes of those whose financial portfolios have beaten the odds, and those whose economic situation has gone off course. Through these fascinating personal accounts, listeners uncover amazing opportunities and smart decisions, finding advantages in bleak times for lasting payoffs in the long run.

This book is about becoming a better version of yourself. It's about showing up every day, regardless of how you feel and doing the things that you said you were going to do. It’s about a building a life that YOU want and are proud of. Success and winning don't just happen to you one day. They are a result of a plan and consistent action. The Daily Mission will allow you to create this daily plan that has you running your day, focusing on you, developing habits and living a life that you truly want.