Agile Business: A Leader's Guide to Harnessing Complexity

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Telemachus Press, LLC, 2013 - Business & Economics - 260 pages
Agile Business: A Leader's Guide to Harnessing Complexity is an engaging introduction to Agile Development from a business perspective. It contains practical real-world advice from over 30 coaches, executives, developers and managers who are actively using Agile in their organizations and helping others achieve Agility. Written in language that can be easily grasped and put to use whether you have previous Agile experience or not, Agile Business is broken down into five simple parts: "Build the Right Thing," which covers product management, innovation and product roadmaps. "Build the Thing Right," which covers the testing and engineering practices that contribute to organizational Agility. "People, not Resources," which focuses on management practices and organizational culture building that motivates individuals to do great work. "Agile Steering," which covers dynamic planning and funding models that are compatible with a more Agile way of operating. "And Transform Your Organization," which lays out the path for getting from where you are now to where you want to be as an organization. Whether you're looking for an introduction to the topic or want to deepen your own practice, Agile Business will help you understand and apply Agile principles to your business and your life.

About the author (2013)

Bob Gower is passionate about innovative products and the people who make them. An author, speaker, and consultant, Bob has spent more than 15 years leading complex, creative projects across myriad sectors. Early in his career, Bob was the Director of Design and Production for the San Francisco Examiner—managing an award-winning redesign—and worked on the early digital presences of MSNBC, Elance, Newsweek, Discovery, and many other properties. After receiving his MBA from the Presidio Graduate School, Bob managed products for Silicon Valley startups, including Maestro Conference and Genius Inc. He’s currently an Agile Coach for Rally Software, where he specializes in enterprise-level Agile transformations. When not traveling, Bob lives in New York City. More To Come.