I'm currently enjoying "Managing Humans" by Michael Lopp - http://www.amazon.com/Managing-Humans-Humorous-Software-Engineering/dp/1430243147 http://www.amazon.c

I'm currently enjoying "Managing Humans" by Michael Lopp - http://www.amazon.com/Managing-Humans-Humorous-Software-Engineering/dp/1430243147 http://www.amazon.com/Managing-Humans-Humorous-Software-Engi.... You can also read his blog entries on management here - http://randsinrepose.com/archives/category/management/ http://randsinrepose.com/archives/category/management/. The reality of people management is that books and articles will only take you so far. They can build a good foundation, but nothing cements the lessons like making mistakes, recovering from them, and learning how to avoid them in the future. Keep an open mind, don't be afraid to experiment, and look out for your team. Everything else will come through experience.