More Effective Agile: A Roadmap for Software Leaders - Softcover

McConnell, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733518215 ISBN 13: 9781733518215

Publisher: Construx Press, 2019

Synopsis

This new book from Steve McConnell, author of the software industry classic Code Complete, distills hundreds of companies’-worth of hard-won insights into an easy-to-read guide to the proven, modern Agile practices that work best.

In this comprehensive yet accessible overview for software leaders, McConnell presents an impactful, action-oriented prescription—covering the practical considerations needed to ensure you reap the full benefits of effective Agile:

• Adopt the individual Agile tools suited to your specific organization
• Create high-performing, autonomous teams that are truly business-focused
• Understand the ground truth of Scrum and diagnose your teams’ issues
• Improve coherence of requirements in an iterative environment
• Test more effectively, and improve quality
• Lead your organization through real-world constraints including multi-site teams, large projects, industry regulations, and the need for predictability

Whether you are a C-level executive, vice president, director, manager, technical leader, or coach, this no-nonsense reference seamlessly threads together traditional approaches, early Agile approaches, modern Agile approaches, and the principles and context that underlie them all—creating an invaluable resource for you, your teams, and your organization.

About this title

About the Author

Steve McConnell is an internationally recognized thought leader on software development practices. He is the author of Code Complete, which is often cited as the most popular software development book of all time. His other books include Software Estimation and Professional Software Development. As CEO of Construx Software, McConnell hosts the Construx Software Leadership Summit. He enjoys working with software leaders at companies worldwide.

Review

"Written by someone who has spent a career thoughtfully examining and understanding all aspects of software development and management. McConnell deeply understands the difference between methodology hype and effective software leadership."
-- Colin Hammond, CEO, ScopeMaster Ltd

"Whether you are a manager or an executive, and whether you are just starting your transformation to Agile or looking to improve it, you will find practical advice rooted in good research and wide experience."
--Shaheeda Nizar, Engineering Leader, Google

"Makes the core concepts of cutting-edge Agile development accessible and relevant to leaders, while providing a business/valuecentric view."
--John Reynders, Vice President, R&D Strategy, Program Management and Data Sciences, Alexion Pharmaceuticals

"This book makes clear that Agile is a set of practices determined by outcomes that are important to your business, not merely a prescriptive set of rituals to be performed."
--Glenn Goodrich, VP, Product Development Practice, Skookum

"Its 28 key principles are an excellent 'cheat sheet' of arguably the most valuable lessons learned in software product development over the last four decades. The book brings these principles into sharp focus by weaving together theory and practice and using lucid language and visuals."
--Xander Botha, Technical Director, Demonware

"Makes clear that Agile can (with the right approach) be surprisingly effective in contexts that have historically assumed sequential development, such as when predictability is critical or in a regulatory
context."
--Charles Davies, CTO, TomTom

"Uniquely easy to read for technical and non-technical audiences, bridging the gap to a common understanding of Agile."
--Sunil Kripalani, Chief Digital Officer, OptumRx

"Even Agile experts will find food for thought in this book that will reinvigorate their use of Agile methodologies."
--Stefan Landvogt, Principal Software Engineer, Microsoft

"Many idealistic Agile approaches tend to fail in complex real-life situations. This book is a good guiding light through the maze of Agile adoption, describing what to look for (Inspect) and what to do about what you find (Adapt)."
--Ilhan Dilber, Director of Quality and Testing, CareFirst

"Refreshingly, this book avoids Agile dogma and explains how to use Agile practices suited to the needs of your business."
--Brian Donaldson, President, Quadrus

"Predictability is often (mistakenly) seen as a trade-off to Agile instead of something Agile itself provides. The techniques outlined here are excellent suggestions that debunk that myth."
--Lisa Forsyth, Senior Director, Smashing Ideas

"Concise and impactful presentation that offers something of value to every individual and company--primarily where software is a key component of what they do--and many of the concepts apply in a general sense for just about any business."
--Barbara Talley, Director, Business Systems Analysts, Epsilon

"More Effective Agile represents the culmination of 20 years' experience with agile adoptions. Just as Code Complete became the definitive handbook for software developers in the 1990s, More Effective Agile will become the definitive handbook for agile leaders in the upcoming decade."
--Tom Kerr, Embedded Software Development Manager, ZOLL Medical

Edition details

• Publisher: Construx Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1733518215
• ISBN 13: 9781733518215
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 379