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Who should attend?

- Project, Program, or Portfolio Manager

- Manager, Director, or VP of Software Development

- Software developer in a technical lead role looking to move into management

- Anyone wanting a better working knowledge on how to avoid major pitfalls in order to successfully project manage and lead software teams

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7 Deadly Habits of Ineffective Software Managers

Presented as a series of case studies, these all-too-real situations can be difficult to know how to prevent and handle. Whether you are an experienced manager or just starting out in management, you'll take away valuable tips and techniques for avoiding software management deadly habits.

Agenda topics are as follows:

  • Habit 1: Releasing a Product Before It is Ready
  • Habit 2: Hiring Someone Who is Not Quite Qualified (but Who Everyone Likes)
  • Habit 3: Making Every Decision a Consensus Decision
  • Habit 4: Promising Developers Incentives
  • Habit 5: Delegating Absolute Control to a Project Manager
  • Habit 6: Taking Too Long to Negotiate Feature Sets and Schedules
  • Habit 7: Ignoring a Process in Order to Release Quickly

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