Publisher's Synopsis
Leading Culture Change in Your Software Organization: Delivering Results Early is the first industry-specific guide to managing change. You'll find today's best strategies for quick wins and long-term gains when managing Software Process Improvement (SPI) and culture change.
Learn how to deliver successful outcomes, using a targeted set of recommended actions, effective leadership, and social and psychological drivers
Get first-hand knowledge from organizations that have successfully transformed the work habits and practices of their software professionals
Discover techniques that you can apply immediately to maximize project success - regardless of your organization's infrastructure or level of technical sophistication.
Author Rita Chao Hadden draws on 30 years of experience in the software industry to outline a minimum set of industry-proven best practices - scalable at the organization and project levels - that will help you:
Boost your organization's growth, capabilities, and performance
Achieve lasting benefits for software process improvement
Rid your organization of chronic problems
Reduce cycle-time for development and maintenance
Stabilize your project environment
Improve your organization's competitive position in the marketplace
Improve quality, client satisfaction, and staff motivation
Achieve long-term goals within 2-5 years and "quick wins" in 6-12 months
Use skills, rewards, resources, and action to overcome obstacles
Better predict cost, schedule, and quality
Improve staff effectiveness, productivity, and morale
Increase your own confidence and satisfaction with your job
Strengthen your credibility and advance your career
Whether you're just starting out in your SPI journey or struggling to institutionalize improved practices, Leading Culture Change in Your Software Organization offers you a blueprint for management. Filled with real-world examples and industry-proven solutions, this unique volume will guide you in leading your organization to success.