The Five Pillars: Leadership for Effective Custom Software
The Five Pillars: Leadership for Effective Custom Software is a book by Jeffrey Palermo.
The publisher's description, as the audiobook's listing at Audible gives it:
Offering a critical guide for CEOs, CTOs, and all stakeholders weary of software failures costing their companies dearly, Jeffrey Palermo uses his book to address the pervasive issues in software development that threaten business continuity and growth. This five-step process to ensure software success starts with a stark reminder of how poor software can cripple even the largest enterprises. Jeffrey draws from extensive industry experience, spanning Fortune 100s to startups, unveiling the pitfalls of ineffective software, and the practical solutions needed to avoid them.
From debunking misconceptions about software development to dissecting the critical pillars of effective software—Clarity, Quality, Stability, Speed, and Leadership—this book promises a clear, actionable roadmap for transforming software projects from potential liabilities into strategic assets. Jeffrey’s insights are not just for tech experts but for any leader invested in safeguarding their company's future through reliable, high-performing software teams.
The five pillars, as Clear Measure's resource page for the book names them:
- Create Clarity
- Establish Quality
- Achieve Stability
- Increase Speed
- Optimize the Team
Where to get it
- Audiobook, read by the author, 2 hours and 47 minutes, released on December 20, 2024: The Five Pillars at Audible
- Printed copies, the study guide in seven sessions and the tools the book mentions: The Five Pillars resource page at Clear Measure