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"While Peeling has a doctorate in computing
and is a manager of software developers, most of
the advice can also be applied to other managerial
scenarios. . . . The best managers know when to
mold 'em and know when to scold 'em and Peeling
is clearly an expert in making that type of choice.
"Managers that understand the psychology of
developers and the technical details of what they
do are very rare, and Nic Peeling is a member of
that group. In this book he passes on some of that
wisdom, and all managers can benefit from reading
it."
—Charles
Ashbacher
posted on Amazon.com
"It would be hard to give one a sense of everything
in this book. . . . It is a welcome change from
many management books and has achieved the purpose
Peeling set for it."
—Scott
Duncan,
Software Quality Professional
"Having a management position can be one of
the most difficult jobs of all. Luckily, books such
as Dr. Peeling's Principles of Management: Practical
Advice for the Front-Line Manager are available
to help ease the gap.
"Dr. Peeling does indeed offer many useful
and practical tips for managers. While the main
tips are highlighted in italics, this is not a book
intended for skimmming, but instead should be read
from cover to cover.
". . . a good buy if you or your staff members
are embarking on those crucial first days as a manager."
—Michelle Collins,
CanadaOne
"Every once in a while, you pick up a book
that grabs you. This is the kind of book that I
look forward to seeing on my nightstand after a
long day at work. The author is a scholar and a
keen observer of human nature, who has the unique
knack of succinctly expressing some pragmatic managenment
advice, not only for managing people but, IMHO,
for managing your managers, as well as your own
career.
"I really enjoyed reading the book because,
not only did I pick up a point or two about how
to deal with my co-workers from a leadership position,
but I learned a thing or two about myself and what
techniques I subconsciously had been using to deal
with difficult co-workers and stressful work situations."
—Will
Tracz,
ACM Software Engineering Notes
". . . he presents delightful cartoons of
a manager with a huge grin, closed eyes, and a can-do
attitude flaunting Peeling's principles.
"Over and over, I find myself believing that
Peeling is right about some point that I wish he
were wrong about.
". . . if you're a front-line manager or in
danger of becoming one, you can learn a lot from
this book. You should buy it and read it."
—Richard
Mateosian,
IEEE Micro
". . . a practical survival guide for the
tenacious transition of learning how to become a
manager. . . . a sound and 'reader friendly' primer
which is particularly recommended for the novice
manager."
—The Midwest Book Review
"New and experienced low-level and front-line managers will find
practical, candid, sometimes humorous advice on managing people as individuals,
managing problem staff and different types of staff, and managing people in teams,
as well as project management, managing a failing team, and managing people outside
the organization. Writing is accessible, with cartoons and many examples."
—Book News, Inc.
"Nothing
is more difficult than managing people. Dr. Peeling's new book will make the job
a lot easier, especially for the person who wasn't born with a knack for handling
others." —Al Ries,
Co-author of
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing and
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding | 
