It's no secret that we are living in the Digital Age. Technology companies make up seven of the world's ten largest firms by market capitalization. And the key to their success is the key to all modern organizations. Jonathan Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, and coach, reveals the patterns and antipatterns that will help organizations from every industry deliver better value sooner, safer, and happier through high levels of engagement,...

"Agile has the power to transform work--but only if it's implemented the right way. For decades business leaders have been painfully aware of the huge chasm between their aspiration for a nimble, flexible enterprise and the reality of silos, sluggishness, and frustrated innovation. Today, agile is being hailed as the essential bridge across that chasm. Agile, say its enthusiasts, can transform your company, catapulting you to the head of the pack....

Der Einsatz von Coaching-Techniken als wirksame Unterstützung zum gegenseitigen Verständnis kann zu einem Mehr an erlebter Sicherheit und Vertrauen innerhalb von selbstorganisierten Teams beitragen. Der lösungsfokussierte Beratungsansatz bietet sich hier besonders an, da er den Betrachtungsraum weg vom Problem und hin zu Lösungsansätzen verschiebt.Die Autoren stellen lösungsorientierte Coaching-Methoden vor und erklären, wie sie im beruflichen...

"Think agile is just for product and software development? Think again. If you're a leader in an organization with agile teams, you might think you don't need to know the details as long as the work gets done. But agile is here to stay and is poised to move beyond IT and project management teams into other business units, even HR. If you're still using top-down planning across your organization, your company will fall to competitors that are nimbler...

This guide provides an overview of Agile for auditors, reviewers and project teams.

Practical, Proven Tools for Leading and Empowering High-Performing Agile Teams A leader is like a farmer, who doesn't grow crops by pulling them but instead creates the perfect environment for the crops to grow and thrive. If you lead in organizations that have adopted agile methods, you know it's crucial to create the right environment for your agile teams. Traditional tools such as Gantt charts, detailed plans, and internal KPIs aren't adequate...

EDGE: The Agile Operating Model That Will Help You Successfully Execute Your Digital Transformation ["The authors'] passion for technology allows them to recognize that for most enterprises in the 21st century, technology is THE business. This is what really separates the EDGE approach. It is a comprehensive operating model with technology at its core."--The Foreword by Heidi Musser, Executive Vice President and Principal Consultant, Leading Agile;...

»Formel X« ist ein Managementbuch und Businessroman über Geschwindigkeit, Führung und organisatorischen Wandel. Viele Unternehmen kämpfen heute mit der Tatsache, dass die Welt wesentlich schneller geworden ist. Für Unternehmen und Fachleute fühlt sich das als unlösbare Lücke zwischen Qualität und Geschwindigkeit an. Aber die Welt der Formel 1 beweist, dass Geschwindigkeit nicht gleich schlechte Arbeit sein muss. Es gelingt Ronald, Protagonist...