Agile for responsive organizations - A Pocket Guide

Agile for responsive organizations - A Pocket Guide
Author: Jeroen Venneman
Publisher: Van Haren
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2017-09-27
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9401801835

Agile is a philosophy that ensures business results, especially in this rapidly changing world. The foundation for the focus on result is based on continuous improvement of customer satisfaction, Customer Excellence! The ideas originated in the world of software development, but is more widely applicable. This book is about applying Agile from team level to the level of the whole organization. It is the guide in the transformation to a structured Agile way of working and a reference for those who already are Agile and want to take it to the next step. The book provides a good foundation for the `Certify to inspire 'program of the Agile Consortium with certification at the level of Agile Foundation, Practitioner and Master. This pocket guide is intended for anyone who is, or will get involved in the transformation to Agile. The book is particularly aimed at managers, team members and coaches. Topics covered: Agile at organization level; Agile (project) management, Scrum combined with PRINCE2®, measuring the transformation, coaching styles, Agile, Lean and continuous improvement, distributed teams, directing self-organizing teams, Agile and governance, and of course the book contains many practical tips. The authors are Certified Agile Masters and their years of experience with Agile transformations are brought together in this book. The answers to the many questions of managers, teams and others are also included in this book. The result is a convenient and practical overview of the Agile approach from team-level up to organizational level as well as the main issues that you encounter in the transformation to an agile organization.

Agile Foundation Courseware – English

Agile Foundation Courseware – English
Author: Nader Rad
Publisher: Van Haren
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9401806918

This Courseware package consist out of two publications, Agile Foundation Courseware – English and you are adviced to obtain the publication Agile for responsive organizations - A Pocket Guide. This courseware is for the Agile Foundation certification by the Agile Consortium, and follows the Certify to Inspire philosophy, enabling continuous learning and an adaptive mindset in an Agile world and corporate environment. This courseware has been reviewed by Agile Consortium board members and been accredited by Van Haren Learning Solutions. This Courseware provides a didactic journey in Agile, including teasers, energizers and many little assignments. There is also a reference to free online Agile literature and to the online Agile Foundation demo exam. The main modules of this exam are: o What is Agile o Agile Culture and Leadership o Scrum o Methods and frameworks o Agile way of working o Value and Continuous delivery o Empiricism and improvement Modules of this course ware: o What is Agile o Fundamental systems to Agile • XP • Crystal • Scrum • DSDM o Philosophizing o Scaling o Kanban o Lean Startup About the Agile Foundation Certification The Agile Foundation certificate is intended for those who are relatively new to the concept of “Agile” and would like to discover what it exactly entails. The idea behind this exam is that you are serious about delving into the Agility concept and related practices. How you decide to do that will be up to you. You can read books, articles, or blogs. You can also watch videos, listen to podcasts, attend events, or observe others who are working with Agile in practice. Or another possibility is to follow a course in Agile. The Agile Foundation Exam is an independent exam meaning it is not tied to a specific method. If you have the Agile Foundation certificate, you will have demonstrated you understand what Agile means and that you can identify the methods and concepts most commonly used in Agile organizations.

Global Standards and Publications Edition 2023 - 2024

Global Standards and Publications Edition 2023 - 2024
Author: Van Haren Publishing
Publisher: Van Haren
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2023-02-05
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9401808872

Van Haren Publishing is the world’s leading publisher in best practice, methods and standards within IT Management, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture and Business Management. We are the official publisher for some of the world’s leading organizations and their frameworks including: BIAN, CATS, DID Foundation, Half Double Institute, Agile Consortium, IACCM, IAOP, IPMA, ISM, LSSA, Nederlandse AI Coalitie, PMI, The Open Group. This catalog will provide you with an overview of our learning solutions and training material but also gives you a quality summary on internationally relevant frameworks. Van Haren Publishing is an independent, worldwide recognized publisher, well known for our extensive professional network (authors, reviewers and accreditation bodies of standards), flexibility and years of experience. We make content available in hard copy and digital formats, designed to suit your personal preference (iPad, Kindle and online), available through over 2000 distribution partners (Amazon, Google Play, Managementboek and Bol.com, etc.).

The Dojo Coach's Pocket Guide

The Dojo Coach's Pocket Guide
Author: Jess Brock
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2023-06-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1523002735

This go-to guidebook helps agile practitioners overcome upskilling challenges in their organizations through effective Dojo coaching. Agile has changed the way we work in our organizations. But by demanding constant innovation and product delivery, individuals and teams struggle to find time to improve their skills. That's where the Dojo comes in. Dojo-style coaching encourages this kind of learn-by-doing form of skill development, one where guided breakthroughs and upskilling happen while delivering on current work. In this useful pocket guide, experienced Dojo coach Jess Brock delivers practical advice based on her extensive experience in real-world Dojos. Combining proven tactics and a comprehensive tool kit, along with actionable tips needed to drive engagement in both physical and virtual Dojo spaces, this pocket guide will equip you to maximize the impact of your Dojo. Whether you are a seasoned pro or you are just starting to develop your Dojo coaching skills, this no-nonsense book will help Dojo coaches at any stage of their journey.

The Digital Practitioner Pocket Guide

The Digital Practitioner Pocket Guide
Author: Andrew Josey
Publisher: Van Haren
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9401807116

The Digital Practitioner Pocket Guide is designed to be a handy reference guide to selected parts of the Digital Practitioner Body of KnowledgeTM Standard. It is designed to help: • Those who require a first introduction and basic understanding of the Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge Standard • Individuals who wish to create and manage product offerings with an increasing digital component, or lead their organization through Digital Transformation • IT professionals working within any size organization, from a startup through to a large enterprise, that has adopted digital approaches It covers the following topics: • A brief introduction to the Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge Standard • An introduction to key terminology, key concepts, and the structure of the Body of Knowledge • Basic concepts employed by the Digital Practitioner • The capabilities of digital infrastructure and initial concerns for its effective, efficient, and secure operation • The objectives and activities of application development • Why product management is formalized as a company or team grows, and the differences between product and project management • The key concerns and practices of work management as a team increases in size • The basic concepts and practices of operations management in a digital/IT context • How to coordinate as the organization grows into multiple teams and multiple products • IT investment and portfolio management • Organizational structure, human resources, and cultural factors • Governance, risk, security, and compliance • Information and data management on a large scale • Practices and methods for managing complexity using Enterprise Architecture

Human Resource Management in the Modern Workplace

Human Resource Management in the Modern Workplace
Author: Dr. Chirag R. Patel
Publisher: Inkbound Publishers
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2022-11-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8196822332

Explore modern practices in human resource management with this comprehensive guide. Covering topics from recruitment to employee development, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed for effective HR management in today's dynamic workplace.

Team Topologies

Team Topologies
Author: Matthew Skelton
Publisher: IT Revolution
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1942788827

Effective software teams are essential for any organization to deliver value continuously and sustainably. But how do you build the best team organization for your specific goals, culture, and needs? Team Topologies is a practical, step-by-step, adaptive model for organizational design and team interaction based on four fundamental team types and three team interaction patterns. It is a model that treats teams as the fundamental means of delivery, where team structures and communication pathways are able to evolve with technological and organizational maturity. In Team Topologies, IT consultants Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais share secrets of successful team patterns and interactions to help readers choose and evolve the right team patterns for their organization, making sure to keep the software healthy and optimize value streams. Team Topologies is a major step forward in organizational design for software, presenting a well-defined way for teams to interact and interrelate that helps make the resulting software architecture clearer and more sustainable, turning inter-team problems into valuable signals for the self-steering organization.

Passage Through India

Passage Through India
Author: Dr. Raghu Korrapati
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2014-10-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9350839555

While Dr Raghu Korrapati's 'Passage through India - A tryst with my soul' is an amalgam of Indian experiences of this widely travelled management guru, it is simultaneously also an exposition of his philosophical and spiritual ideas. So, as readers learn numerous lessons in sound management practice presented through Dr Raghu the leader's anecdotes and observations, he/she will be delighted to connect with Dr Raghu the man. Those familiar with Dr Raghu's previous works will be enthralled with another masterpiece on the art and science of management, this time in the context of the master's sojourn as the leader of an India IT organization. 'Passage through India' will, however, will also appeal to those who wish to understand the composer behind the composition, i.e, the mind of a man who successfully runs a large corporate organization. Once again, the student of management can marvel at how an organization can be turned around with the application of some sound management principles in the hands of a leader who is willing to improvise and take calculated risks at each step. All in all, the book lives upto the reputation that Dr Raghu brings to the table with the body of works behind him. In the process, it also reveals a rare skill of the author -- that of elevating the often mundane subject of management by weaving his own fascinating story into it. The result Is something that needs to be read to be believed!

Public Administration

Public Administration
Author: Marc Holzer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2015-09-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317413199

Marc Holzer and Richard W. Schwester have written a fresh and highly engaging textbook for the introductory course in Public Administration. Their coverage is both comprehensive and cutting-edge, including not only all the basic topics (OT, budgeting, HRM), but also reflecting new realities in public administration: innovations in e-government, the importance of new technology, changes in intergovernmental relations, especially the emphasis on inter-local and shared regional resources, and public performance and accountability initiatives. Public Administration has been crafted with student appeal in mind. Each of the book’s chapters is generously illustrated with cartoons, quotes, and artwork—all reinforcing the book’s theme that the field of public administration is rooted in the cultural and political world. Each chapter is also supported with a listing of key terms, exercises, and additional resources. The textbook is supported by one of the most comprehensive and easy-to-use instructors' manuals of any introductory text on the market today. It contains full lesson plans with activities to accommodate a broad range of teaching and learning styles for each chapter, PowerPoint decks for each chapter (with visuals and links embedded), 8 new long-term project / student presentation ideas, an updated 'Quotes and Notables' section with biographical information and media links for each chatper, updated test questions with answer keys, and updated terms and definitions for each chapter.