Managing for Innovation: Leading Technical People

Watts S. Humphrey structured this book to help the manager establish goals and persuade people to adopt them as their own. Part One deals with the elements of leadership and those leadership standards that sustain dedication and enthusiasm. Part Two examines the motivation and development of individual professionals who form the foundation of every technical organization. Part Three shows how to identify those technical and managerial leaders who will be responsible for the future of the organization. Part Four describes the innovation process and those techniques that help insure its effectiveness. Part Five discusses technical teams. Part Six covers organizational structures. Part Seven explains the key role of the technical manager in introducing new products, developing better processes, and solving new problems.