Chapter 5
The Team
Dodge the Magpie of Discord
Managing a technical team is part art and part science. Those that do it well can write their own ticket. The Magpie of Discord rankles developers with its dissonance and inconsistency. This chapter walks through some of the most common disconnects between engineers and businesspeople, the type of talent you'll need, how to identify them, and how to acquire them. We also review the pros and cons of using resources offshore.
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