{"title":"Kurt Cagle","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurt Cagle is an influential figure in the realms of business and technology, known for his insightful contributions to understanding and implementing agile methodologies. With a background that combines deep technical expertise and practical business acumen, Cagle's works offer valuable guidance for professionals and organisations aiming to thrive in fast-paced environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eAgile 2\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a comprehensive exploration of modern agile practices. This book delves into the intricacies of agile development and how teams can adapt to meet contemporary challenges. Readers will find Cagle's unique perspective on enhancing agility within business contexts both enlightening and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCagle's writings are ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and business, particularly those seeking to boost their organisation's efficiency and adaptability. His books are a must-read for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone keen to embrace innovative strategies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"agile-2-by-lisa-cooney-9781119799276","title":"Agile 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgile is broken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost Agile transformations struggle. According to an Allied Market Research study, \"63% of respondents stated the failure of agile implementation in their organisations.\" The problems with Agile begin at the top of most organisations with executive leadership not understanding what Agile is or even recognising the difference between success and failure in Agile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgile transformation is a journey, and much of that journey consists of people learning and trying new approaches in their own work. An Agile organisation can make use of coaches and training to improve their chances of success. However, failure often remains because many Agile ideas are oversimplifications or interpreted in an extreme way, and many elements essential for success are missing. Coupled with other ideas dogmatically forced on teams, such as \"agile team rooms\", and \"an overall inertia and resistance to change in the Agile community,\" the Agile movement is ripe for change since its birth twenty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgile 2\u003c\/em\u003e represents the work of fifteen experienced Agile experts, distilled into \u003cem\u003eAgile 2: The Next Iteration of Agile\u003c\/em\u003e by seven members of the team. Agile 2 values these pairs of attributes when properly balanced: thoughtfulness and prescription; outcomes and outputs; individuals and teams; business and technical understanding; individual empowerment and good leadership; adaptability and planning. With a new set of Agile principles to take Agile forward over the next 20 years, Agile 2 is applicable beyond software and hardware to all parts of an Agile organisation, including \"Agile HR\", \"Agile Finance\", and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike the original Agile, \u003cem\u003eAgile 2\u003c\/em\u003e is just a set of ideas - powerful ideas. To undertake any endeavour, a single set of ideas is not enough. But a single set of ideas can be a powerful guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853936218348,"sku":"9781119799276","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18939823482586.jpg?v=1759226482"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kurt-cagle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}