Clearly Agile
Practical Inspiration Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-78860-547-2 (ISBN)
The future is CLEAR; the future is AGILE.
Clearly Agile is more than just a book on business agility. It’s an essential guide for anyone aspiring to lead successfully in a fast-changing business world. Step into the future with confidence, equipped with the knowledge and tools to master the art of business agility and lead your organization to sustained success.
‘In Clearly Agile, Giles connects the dots of agility, guiding readers from the importance of leadership and mindset to team and enterprise agility... This book will leave you with actionable strategies to improve how your organization works – no matter what the future brings.’ Laura M. Powers,Chief Executive Chief Executive Officer, Business Agility Institute.
'Any leader who is hoping to evolve their organization in an agile enterprise will discover actionable and impactful insights in this book.’ Scott Ambler, Co-creator of Disciplined Agile
‘Giles is well known as an excellent executive and agile coach. I am very pleased that he has shared his comprehensive knowledge in this excellent book. It covers a wide spectrum of guidance on business agility and is definitely worth a read.’ Mark Lines, Co-creator of Disciplined Agile
Giles Lindsay, CEO of Agile Delta Consulting, is a seasoned technology and Agile leader and coach with 25+ years of tech industry experience. Known for his strategic acumen in aligning technology with business goals, he has successfully scaled high-performing teams in both startups and leading enterprises, driving innovation and growth through his visionary approach and adept stakeholder management.
Giles Lindsay, CEO of Agile Delta Consulting, is a seasoned Agile practitioner and coach with 25+ years of tech industry experience and an unparalleled ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships. He served as a Disciplined Agile Consortium Advisory Council member before joining the PMI Disciplined Agile Advisors Group in 2021, and is a Fellow of FCMI, FBCS, and FIAP.
Foreword
Preface
Mastering Agility with the CLEAR Model®
A Comprehensive Framework for Agile Excellence
Historical Context and Evolution
Purpose and Relevance of the CLEAR Model®
Adaptability and Integration with Existing Practices
Application within an Organization
Using the CLEAR Model®
Looking Forward
Introduction
What is This Book Trying to Solve?
What Solution is the Book Offering?
What is the Urgency?
How is This Book Organized?
Key Features of the Book
Part 1: Understanding Business Agility
Chapter 1 – The Need for Business Agility
Five Key Components of Business Agility – The CLEAR Model®
CLEAR Lens for “The Need for Business Agility”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Spotify – A Model for Agile Transformation and Adaptability
Exercise: Assessing Your Organization’s Agile Readiness
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 2 – Embracing an Agile Mindset
What is an Agile Mindset?
CLEAR Lens for “Embracing an Agile Mindset”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Netflix’s Agile Mindset and Ethos
Exercise: Cultivating an Agile Mindset in Your Organization
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 3 – Agile Approaches
CLEAR Lens for “Agile Approaches”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Etsy’s Agile Success Story
Exercise: Choosing the Right Agile Approach for Your Organization
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Part 2: Leadership and Culture in Agile Business
Chapter 4 – Leadership in Business Agility
CLEAR Lens for “Leadership in Business Agility”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Agile Leadership in Action – Amazon and Zappos
Exercise: Developing Agile Leadership Skills
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 5 – Building an Agile Culture
CLEAR Lens for “Building an Agile Culture”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Google’s Agile Culture
Exercise: Assessing and Shaping Your Organization’s Agile Culture
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Part 3: Building and Managing Agile Teams
Chapter 6 – Building and Managing Agile Teams
CLEAR Lens for “Building and Managing Agile Teams”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Agile Teams at Spotify and Atlassian
Exercise: Building High-Performing Agile Teams
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Part 4: The Agile Process
Chapter 7 – Agile Planning
CLEAR Lens for “Agile Planning”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Microsoft and IBM’s Agile Planning Success
Exercise: Agile Planning Techniques for Success
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 8 – Agile Execution
CLEAR Lens for “Agile Execution”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Salesforce and Siemens – Success Stories in Agile Execution
Exercise: Implementing Agile Execution Best Practices
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 9 – Measuring Business Agility
CLEAR Lens for “Measuring Business Agility”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Amazon and Google’s Approach to Measuring Business Agility
Exercise: Metrics and KPIs – Assessing and Monitoring Business Agility
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 10 – Scaling Business Agility
CLEAR Lens for “Scaling Business Agility”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Scaling Agile Practices at Netflix and Salesforce
Exercise: Key Considerations for Scaling Agile Practices
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Part 5: Overcoming Challenges and Looking Forward
Chapter 11 – Overcoming Challenges in Agile Adoption
Personal Agile Adoption Experiences
CLEAR Lens for “Overcoming Challenges in Agile Adoption”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Airbnb and Uber’s Approach to Overcoming Business Agility Challenges
Exercise: Navigating Common Agile Challenges
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Chapter 12 – The Future of Business Agility
CLEAR Lens for “The Future of Business Agility”
Reflection Prompts
Case Study: Google and Amazon – Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Agility and Innovation
Exercise: Preparing for the Future of Business Agility
Chapter Summary
Further Readings and Resources
Conclusion
Epilogue – The Phoenix Enterprise: A Tale of Transformation Through Business Agility
Appendix A – Glossary
Appendix B – References
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.09.2023 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 6 Line drawings, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Tadley |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 599 g |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Software Entwicklung ► Agile Software Entwicklung |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Projektmanagement | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78860-547-0 / 1788605470 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78860-547-2 / 9781788605472 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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