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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 296 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x156x21 mm, kaal: 422 g, 6 Line drawings, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 09-Apr-2024
  • Kirjastus: Practical Inspiration Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1788605489
  • ISBN-13: 9781788605489
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 296 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x156x21 mm, kaal: 422 g, 6 Line drawings, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 09-Apr-2024
  • Kirjastus: Practical Inspiration Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1788605489
  • ISBN-13: 9781788605489

A comprehensive guide that empowers business leaders to embrace Agile principles, transform their organizations and drive long-term success in today's fast changing and competitive landscape.



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.

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Lindsays book covers best practices for Agile development, including prioritizing customer value, breaking down work into manageable chunks and embracing continuous improvement. - HR Director

You will gain valuable insight into the qualities and characteristics that make a successful Agile leader and learn practical tips on identifying and developing these traits within your organization By far the best book on Business Agility to date. - Amazon 5*

In today's business world, the ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances is crucial for many companies. However, to fully utilize the potential for agility, company leaders must create an environment that fosters growth and innovation. Giles has successfully captured the essence of these challenges and outlined a framework for enabling successful transformation. -Amazon 5*

All the information throughout this book and the story telling approach makes agile transformation less of a daunting task. Highly recommended. A must read for business leaders. -Amazon 5*

Written in a fresh, easy-flowing style this was a joy to read. Offers easy-to-grasp perspectives that have helped me introduce new ways of collaborative working that are being embraced positively by the teams. -Amazon 5*

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 Organizations 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: Netflixs 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: Etsys 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: Googles Agile Culture
Exercise: Assessing and Shaping Your Organizations 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 IBMs 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 Googles 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 Ubers 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
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.