Managing a Software Development Team: Must Have Skills for both Development and Project Managers

SHARE
Request to reuse this
Add to my favorites
Topics: Information Technology, Leadership, Teams

June 30, 2023 11:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Platform: Zoom
Capacity: 4000
Duration: 60 min

Managing a software development team is a unique endeavor that sets it apart from other disciplines within management. The field of software development is inherently centered around human collaboration, while simultaneously demanding technical expertise and adherence to rigorous processes. As a result, a software development manager must possess a comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects involved in managing both the development process itself and the team executing it. Whether you aspire to directly manage a software development team or assume the role of a Project Manager overseeing a software project, a solid grasp of software development management is imperative for consistent and repeatable success. Familiarizing yourself with the terminology, psychological dynamics, and intrinsic workings of software development management is crucial. Additionally, it is highly likely that you will collaborate closely with a software development manager to effectively plan, execute, control, and monitor your project. This webinar will cover the following:

• The spectrum of responsibilities covered by a software development manager
• The Management aspect of Software Development: spectrum of management, uniqueness of development manager, and managing SDLC
• The people aspects of management that covers the people skills: people skills
• The technical aspects of software management: Architecture, Design and DevOps
• The process aspects of management: Project Management, Technical Analysis & Design Review
• The art aspects of software management, including ethical software development

By the end of the webinar, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of software development management, allowing you to navigate the intricacies and nuances of the software development process with clarity.

This webinar qualifies for the following PDUs:

PMP/PgMP CAPM PMI-ACP PMI-SP PMI-RMP PfMP PMI-PBA DASM DASSM DAC DAVSC Ways of Working 0.75 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Power Skills 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Business Acumen 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 1.00 1.00 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25