Why do more than half of all software projects fail? Mala Devlin contends that focus on the pulse of the development team is vital for project success. The talent and experience of smart people is wasted when the team is not firing on all cylinders! This book is intended for engineering managers, program managers, executives and management consultants who want to create and nurture great software teams. In this book, you will learn how to: create effective teams and strong engineering leaders; foster teams driven by an internal compass for quality and success; maximize your software development speed using fast iterations. Increase your profitability by unleashing the spirit of your software teams!