Agile Kata : Patterns and Practices for Transformative Organizational Agility

Joe Krebs

ISBN 10: 0138118302 / ISBN 13: 9780138118303

Published by Pearson Education (US) Jan 2025, 2025

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Neuware - Master the Art of Continuous Agile Improvement In today's fast-paced business environment, agility is no longer optional--it's essential. Agile Kata introduces a powerful approach that combines the principles of Agile and the scientific thinking of Kata, creating a powerful pattern for continuous improvement and organizational agility. Based on decades of experience working with businesses of many types, author Joe Krebs lays out the strategies and techniques that create a robust formula for continuous improvement and organizational agility. This practical manual is designed to help businesses implement continuous improvement and foster a culture of scientific thinking, enabling teams to adapt and thrive in the face of uncertainty. Strategies for aligning Kata practices with Agile principlesTechniques for breaking down complex challenges into manageable experimentsLeveraging evidence in systematic problem-solvingMethods for measuring progress and driving meaningful resultsWays to overcome common obstacles in Agile transformationsEffective Agile coaching and leadership techniques to ensure that teams adopt and sustain the Agile Kata mindsetAlternative to existing Agile frameworks and processesApproaches for applying Agile Kata across teams and departmentsInsights from practical examples and case studies Whether you are an Agile practitioner, coach, business leader, or change agent, this book equips you with the tools and mindset needed to drive meaningful change and achieve your goals. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Agile Kata : Patterns and Practices for Transformative Organizational Agility
• Publisher: Pearson Education (US) Jan 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0138118302
• ISBN 13: 9780138118303
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Master the Art of Continuous Agile Improvement

In today's fast-paced business environment, agility is no longer optional--it's essential. Agile Kata introduces a powerful approach that combines the principles of Agile and the scientific thinking of Kata, creating a powerful pattern for continuous improvement and organizational agility.

Based on decades of experience working with businesses of many types, author Joe Krebs lays out the strategies and techniques that create a robust formula for continuous improvement and organizational agility. This practical manual is designed to help businesses implement continuous improvement and foster a culture of scientific thinking, enabling teams to adapt and thrive in the face of uncertainty.

• Strategies for aligning Kata practices with Agile principles
• Techniques for breaking down complex challenges into manageable experiments
• Leveraging evidence in systematic problem-solving
• Methods for measuring progress and driving meaningful results
• Ways to overcome common obstacles in Agile transformations
• Effective Agile coaching and leadership techniques to ensure that teams adopt and sustain the Agile Kata mindset
• Alternative to existing Agile frameworks and processes
• Approaches for applying Agile Kata across teams and departments
• Insights from practical examples and case studies

Whether you are an Agile practitioner, coach, business leader, or change agent, this book equips you with the tools and mindset needed to drive meaningful change and achieve your goals.

Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

About the Author

Joe (Jochen) Krebs is a German-American computer scientist, consultant, and entrepreneur. As the founder of Incrementor, an agile consultancy, Joe has collaborated with hundreds of companies across various industries, driving significant improvements in their agile practices. His global client list includes start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike. Joe is a community builder, podcast host, speaker, and author. In conjunction with this book, Joe has established Agile Kata Pro (agilekata.pro), where you can find valuable resources, courses, and tools for your Agile Kata journey.