What you'll learn

In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, engineering managers face the challenge of designing and leading high-performing teams that consistently deliver value while navigating complexity. In this course, Organizing Software Teams for Success, you'll be equipped with the frameworks, strategies, and tools to design teams that are aligned, effective, and continuously improving. First, you'll gain a clear understanding of various team structures, including cross-functional teams. Next, you'll explore the key roles of software teams, learning how to set clear expectations, foster autonomy, and improve the effectiveness of their delivery. Then, you'll learn how to build and maintain effective communication strategies, both within teams and across teams. Finally, you'll be introduced to a framework for optimizing team design that can lead to a faster flow of delivery. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to design teams that are aligned with business needs, capable of rapid delivery, and empowered to take ownership of their work.