Pursuing Timeless Agility

Pursuing Timeless Agility
Author: Jimmie Butler
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2019-04-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781092173704

"This book should be required reading for leaders looking to implement Agile in their organizations." - Sam Brilliant, Sr. Program Manager, Navy Federal Credit Union. Agile transformation is hard to achieve. It is especially difficult when the common notion of what that means is misconstrued. What many are calling Agile is not Agile, and they don't even know it. This misunderstanding leads to misapplication. The result is that true Agile transformation remains elusive. It's time to rethink your approach! What you do matters, but why you do it matters more. This book will help you learn from the mistakes of the "common wisdom" and discover a proven path to organizational agility where Mindset Transcends Methodology. "Jimmie has a knack for challenging the common wisdom and helping teams think differently about what success looks like." - John Laub, President, Gray Leaf Technology Consultants. To solve a problem, you must first understand the problem. The first half of the book contrasts the true meaning and intent of Agile with what most organizations are actually doing in order to help you understand where your organization sits within that spectrum. Armed with an understanding of the problem, the latter half of the book provides a tried and proven approach to moving teams and organizations toward a genuine Agile transformation, and ultimately a Timeless Agility. Timeless Agility is the outcome of a mindset that transcends methodology. It consistently allows you to effectively and efficiently identify, produce, and deliver the next right thing, regardless of methodology trends. To attain Timeless Agility, to reach for that elusive organizational agility, your entire organization needs to think differently. Agile transformation, therefore, is going to be more about transforming minds than practices. Your understanding impacts what you do and how you do it. What you believe and value is the foundation from which all else derives. How you do your work will change over time as you learn and grow, but why you do what you do transcends all of those changes. Very few organizations have actually achieved organization-wide transformation. Many are on the wrong path altogether. Perhaps the common approaches and thought processes taught are not necessarily what you should emulate. To get over that proverbial hump, it is time to look at this from a different perspective. This book will show you Agile from a different lens than you may be wearing right now. Embrace it and evaluate for yourself.

Change Agility

Change Agility
Author: Jason Little
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2020-10-14
Genre:
ISBN:

Changing our organizations is hard, and changing how we think about change is even harder. We all fall in love with the first successful approach for change that we use, and once it stops working for us, it's tough to change how we approach change.While we love chasing the next big change method, framework, or playbook, history has shown those flash-in-the-pan ideas render themselves obsolete as the world of business evolves leaving us chasing our tails for the next set of best practices.Who you are and the attitude you bring towards changing your organization is vastly more important than the method, framework, or playbook you pick. This book will help you with three things: -How you can transform how you manage change work.-How you can transform how you think about change.-How you can transform how you work with agile teams.Sounds like magic, doesn't it? Unfortunately, it's not, it's hard work, and it's up to you. Traditional change management has focused on making other people change their behaviour to ensure successful change. Maybe the problem is that we're looking at change through the wrong lens. This book will help you look at change through the lens of true agility. True agility is timeless and based on the values and principles of the agile manifesto. You'll be sorely disappointed if you expect to see a fancy looping diagram or a set of recipes that tell you they'll "ensure maximum ROI and change success". Oh, and you won't see any bullshit statements like that in the book either.What you will find is plenty of stories, insightful tips, and practical actions based on my 20 years of experience working as a product owner, scrum master, agile team member, change manager, internal and external agile coach, and organizational change agent. Above that, you'll get connected to a global community of change agents sharing their ideas and stories about how they facilitated meaningful change.Being "more agile" in change management is about you. It's about you taking the time to challenge your assumptions and beliefs. The day I learned how to change my views on change was the day my happiness level being a change agent skyrocketed and I hope this book inspires you down the path of facilitating meaningful change.

The Timeless Titan

The Timeless Titan
Author: Sergio Rijo
Publisher: SERGIO RIJO
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2023-12-27
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Dive into the profound wisdom of "The Timeless Titan," a beacon for those seeking mastery in the art of lifelong learning and lasting impact. In this illuminating guide, discover the principles that propelled history's titans to greatness. From cultivating a meta-learning mindset to navigating the ever-evolving digital age, each chapter unfolds strategies for personal and professional success. Explore the minds of Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin, dissecting their methods for enduring impact. Delve into Stoic philosophy for building mental resilience and uncover the secrets of the 80/20 Principle for effective time management. Engage with case studies of entrepreneurs who've left an indelible mark, and learn decision-making frameworks for informed choices. "The Timeless Titan" transcends conventional self-help literature, offering a blueprint for crafting a legacy that withstands the test of time. With an empathetic and friendly tone, this book becomes your companion in the journey toward intentional living, authentic networking, and the art of minimalism. Whether you're a seeker of personal development or a professional aiming for enduring success, this book provides actionable insights to elevate your journey. It's a roadmap for those who dare to dream beyond the ordinary, inviting you to shape a life of profound impact. As you turn each page, embrace the invitation to unleash your curiosity, navigate setbacks with resilience, and become the architect of your legacy. "The Timeless Titan" is more than a book; it's a guide to a future where your influence echoes through time. Join the ranks of the timeless titans and embark on a transformative odyssey today.

Timeless Power: Lessons from Great Minds

Timeless Power: Lessons from Great Minds
Author: Muhammad Haidar Khan
Publisher: Muhammad Haidar Khan
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2024-07-29
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

Timeless Power: Lessons from Great Minds by Muhammad Haidar Khan Unlock the Secrets of Power, Leadership, and Ethical Governance from History's Greatest Thinkers In "Timeless Power: Lessons from Great Minds," Muhammad Haidar Khan delves into the profound insights of history's most influential philosophers and strategists. This comprehensive guide explores the timeless principles of power, leadership, and ethics, drawing from the works of Niccolò Machiavelli, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sun Tzu, Confucius, Aristotle, Plato, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and more. Discover How to: Navigate the complex dynamics of power in personal and professional life. Apply the strategic thinking of Sun Tzu and the moral integrity of Confucius. Balance pragmatism and idealism in leadership, inspired by Machiavelli and Nietzsche. Understand the ethical dimensions of power and its impact on society. Leverage psychological tactics for influence and persuasion. Build a power base through effective networking and alliances. Manage crises and make informed, strategic decisions. Key Features: In-Depth Analysis: Explore the core concepts of power from multiple perspectives, including historical, ethical, and strategic. Practical Insights: Learn how to apply philosophical principles to contemporary challenges in politics, business, and everyday life. Comprehensive Coverage: Each chapter provides a thorough examination of key ideas, offering readers a rich understanding of power and its applications. Whether you are a leader, a student, a professional, or simply someone curious about the nature of power, this book offers valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate and influence the complex world we live in. Embark on a journey through the timeless wisdom of great minds and empower yourself with the knowledge to lead with integrity, wisdom, and effectiveness. Unlock the timeless wisdom of history's greatest thinkers and transform your understanding of power. Order your copy of "Timeless Power: Lessons from Great Minds" today!

State of Readiness

State of Readiness
Author: Joseph F. Paris Jr.
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1626343128

Accelerated Strategy Development and Execution The company of today has its supply chains and finances stretched further around the globe than ever before while simultaneously having increasing pressures to drive value across a complicated and fluid set of metrics and deliver innovations, products, and services more quickly and reliably. The competitive advantage belongs to the companies that can quicken their vision-building and strategy-execution efforts—the ones that can identify challenges more swiftly and accelerate their decision making so they are better able to formulate and deploy responses decisively yet with greater agility. To successfully accomplish this, companies will have to prioritize creating a culture of leadership that strengthens communication skills and emphasizes systems thinking by building capacity and capability that cuts across the business smokestacks and permeates the entire organization. In State of Readiness, Joseph F. Paris Jr. shares over thirty years of international business and operations experience and guides C-suite executives and business-operations and -improvement specialists on a path toward operational excellence, the organizational capability and situational awareness that is attained as the enterprise reaches a state of alignment for pursuing its strategies. In doing so, create a corporate culture that is committed to the continuous and deliberate improvement of company performance and the circumstances of those who work there—a precursor to becoming a high-performance organization.

Doing Agile Right

Doing Agile Right
Author: Darrell Rigby
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1633698718

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 a huge chasm: They aspire to create nimble, flexible enterprises. But their day-to-day reality is silos, sluggish processes, and stalled innovation. Today, agile is hailed as the essential bridge across this chasm, with the potential to transform a company and catapult it to the head of the pack. Not so fast. In this clear-eyed, indispensable book, Bain & Company thought leader Darrell Rigby and his colleagues Sarah Elk and Steve Berez provide a much-needed reality check. They dispel the myths and misconceptions that have accompanied agile's rise to prominence--the idea that it can reshape an organization all at once, for instance, or that it should be used in every function and for all types of work. They illustrate that agile teams can indeed be powerful, making people's jobs more rewarding and turbocharging innovation, but such results are possible only if the method is fully understood and implemented the right way. The key, they argue, is balance. Every organization must optimize and tightly control some of its operations, and at the same time innovate. Agile, done well, enables vigorous innovation without sacrificing the efficiency and reliability essential to traditional operations. The authors break down how agile really works, show what not to do, and explain the crucial importance of scaling agile properly in order to reap its full benefit. They then lay out a road map for leading the transition to a truly agile enterprise. Agile isn't a goal in itself; it's a means to becoming a high-performance operation. Doing Agile Right is a must-have guide for any company trying to make the transition--or trying to sustain high agility.

Timeless Principles For The Workplace

Timeless Principles For The Workplace
Author: Ashish Raichur
Publisher: All Peoples Church & World Outreach, Bangalore, India
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2021-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The world around us is constantly changing. Global markets gain and tumble, economies rise and fall. Organizations need to constantly improvise and adapt to changing conditions. Concepts, theories, and ideas about management, organizational development, entrepreneurship, leadership, employee motivation, and numerous areas surrounding the workplace keep on evolving. This is indeed necessary as the marketplace is constantly changing. Amidst this continuous change, there are some constants. There are principles that transcend time, place, people, and culture. We refer to these as “Timeless Principles.” They hold true regardless of the variants of when, where, what, and why. This is not a management book, but a book of “Timeless Principles.” At the workplace, we encounter numerous challenges—corrupt sales processes, accounting malpractices, unscrupulous bosses, questionable advertising methods, employment terminations, the challenge of time for family, struggles with work–life balance, and many other situations. This book provides these “Timeless Principles.” Entire organizations and businesses can be transformed as its people assimilate and apply these “Timeless Principles.” Watch our online Sunday Church service live stream every Sunday at 10:30am (Indian Time, GMT+5:30). Spirit filled, anointed worship, Word and ministry for healing, miracles and deliverance. YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/allpeopleschurchbangalore WEBSITE: https://apcwo.org/live Our other websites and free resources: CHURCH: https://apcwo.org FREE SERMONS: https://apcwo.org/sermons FREE BOOKS: https://apcwo.org/books DAILY DEVOTIONALS: https://apcwo.org/resources/daily-devotional JESUS CHRIST: https://examiningjesus.com BIBLE COLLEGE: https://apcbiblecollege.org E-LEARNING: https://apcbiblecollege.org/elearn COUNSELING: https://chrysalislife.org MUSIC: https://apcmusic.org MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP: https://pamfi.org CHURCH APP: https://apcwo.org/app CHURCHES: https://apcwo.org/ministries/churches This book may be freely used by individuals, small groups, churches, and ministries, for non-commercial purposes. These are not to be sold and must be distributed freely.

Information Systems and Technology for Organizational Agility, Intelligence, and Resilience

Information Systems and Technology for Organizational Agility, Intelligence, and Resilience
Author: Rahman, Hakikur
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2014-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466659718

Knowledge of scientific and technological developments, and the flexible communication and decision making, knowledge sharing, and collaboration that stem from them, can enable organizations and individuals to be successful and viable competitors in today’s global economy. Information Systems and Technology for Organizational Agility, Intelligence, and Resilience aims to advise and support organizational agents who want ensure success in terms of financial, social, and environmental aspects, as well as in the aspect of human development, in a more sustainable way. The premier reference work provides examples of conceptual research, methodologies, empirical cases, and success cases for academics, researchers, intermediaries, and organizations looking to use information systems and technology to boost their agility, intelligence, and resilience.

The Agile Organisation

The Agile Organisation
Author: Simon Atkinson
Publisher: Ccrp Publication Series
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Business networks
ISBN: 9781893723160

American Sphinx

American Sphinx
Author: Joseph J. Ellis
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 463
Release: 1998-11-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0375727469

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Following Thomas Jefferson from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to his retirement in Monticello, Joseph J. Ellis unravels the contradictions of the Jeffersonian character. He gives us the slaveholding libertarian who was capable of decrying mescegenation while maintaing an intimate relationship with his slave, Sally Hemmings; the enemy of government power who exercisdd it audaciously as president; the visionarty who remained curiously blind to the inconsistencies in his nature. American Sphinx is a marvel of scholarship, a delight to read, and an essential gloss on the Jeffersonian legacy.