How to build-and lead-a world-class software development team In this book, expert software development manager Frank P. Ginac brings together world-class techniques for building and leading high-performance software development teams. Ideal for the first-line manager - especially managers transitioning from developer roles - this book offers start-to-finish guidance for delivering superior products, on time and on budget. Ginac focuses on the two most important elements of successful team building - people and leadership. He demonstrates exactly how to: * Clearly outline your software projects business and technical goals * Choose the right people for your team - and avoid the wrong ones * Organize your software development team for success * Fill gaps in your teams skills and experience * Appraise individual and team performance * Incorporate todays software quality best practices Ginac shows you how to be a leader, not just a manager - and how to avoid the barriers to leadership, including politics, bureaucracy, and corporate popularity contests. Youll learn how to plan successfully - and how to build a team that executes your plans with passion.