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Integrate Agile methodology into your business with this stunning guide to the latest management techniquesCorporate Agility is the must-have guide on adopting Agile methodology for businesses of all shapes and sizes. This visually stunning book delivers six key lessons that you must learn in order to effectively join the Agile world. You'll learn the ins and outs of the traditional approach, helping you answer the questions "Why Agile?" and "Why now?" You'll also discover new, more efficient Agile strategies that will help you lead your enterprise to increased collaboration, more flexibility, and better business results.Based on the latest practice and research, and drawing on years of experience at the author's own leading consultancy, Corporate Agility features a beautiful 4-color design that helps you visualize powerful strategic ideas, so you can understand and implement them right away. Unlike other books on the market, this title helps you reinterpret key Agile management concepts in a way that will work for your specific needs.* Gain a clear understanding of traditional Agile methodology, the history of Agile, and the benefits to organizations of all shapes and sizes* Discover cutting-edge Agile strategies that push Agile thinking forward and increase performance efficiency* Learn the 6 "Agilessons" that underpin all successful Agile transformations* Follow real-world case studies from leading businesses that have successfully made the leap into Agile operationsOrganizational leaders will love this digestible, forward-thinking guide written by one of America's fastest rising strategic execution gurus.
List of contents
Introduction viiiDistinguished Contributors xvPart 1: The Case for Corporate AgilityChapter 1 The Timeless Executive Challenge 3Chapter 2 Decide if Agile Is Right for You 21Chapter 3 The Time for Agile? 39Part 2: The AgilessonsChapter 4 An Introduction to the Agilessons 71Chapter 5 Agilesson 1: Initiate with Intent 79Chapter 6 Agilesson 2: Cultivate Your Culture 91Chapter 7 Agilesson 3: Transform Your Team 111Chapter 8 Agilesson 4: Work Wisely 131Chapter 9 Agilesson 5: Measure with Meaning 143Chapter 10 Agilesson 6: Forge Forward 161Part 3: The Future of AgileChapter 11 The Future of Agile 181Endnotes 198Glossary 210Acknowledgments 216Index 218
About the author
MICHAEL WONG is the founder and CEO of DayBlink, a leading management consulting firm providing strategic execution and operations consulting to Fortune 500 companies. DayBlink has garnered numerous awards, including recognition as one of Inc.'s 500 Fastest Growing Companies. Michael is also a former Trustee and classroom contributor at the University of Notre Dame.
Summary
Integrate Agile methodology into your business with this stunning guide to the latest management techniques
Corporate Agility is the must-have guide on adopting Agile methodology for businesses of all shapes and sizes. This visually stunning book delivers six key lessons that you must learn in order to effectively join the Agile world. You'll learn the ins and outs of the traditional approach, helping you answer the questions "Why Agile?" and "Why now?" You'll also discover new, more efficient Agile strategies that will help you lead your enterprise to increased collaboration, more flexibility, and better business results.
Based on the latest practice and research, and drawing on years of experience at the author's own leading consultancy, Corporate Agility features a beautiful 4-color design that helps you visualize powerful strategic ideas, so you can understand and implement them right away. Unlike other books on the market, this title helps you reinterpret key Agile management concepts in a way that will work for your specific needs.
* Gain a clear understanding of traditional Agile methodology, the history of Agile, and the benefits to organizations of all shapes and sizes
* Discover cutting-edge Agile strategies that push Agile thinking forward and increase performance efficiency
* Learn the 6 "Agilessons" that underpin all successful Agile transformations
* Follow real-world case studies from leading businesses that have successfully made the leap into Agile operations
Organizational leaders will love this digestible, forward-thinking guide written by one of America's fastest rising strategic execution gurus.
