Agile Management

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If you've attempted to implement Agile in your organization, you've likely gained insights into development practices and teamwork, but may have overlooked the crucial aspect of management. Managerial support is often a significant barrier to successful Agile adoption, and maintaining traditional management styles while focusing solely on development teams can hinder your organization’s progress. Ángel Medinilla offers a thorough understanding of Agile's implications for organizations and the vital role managers play in fostering an Agile environment. He discusses how to manage, lead, and motivate self-organizing teams while cultivating an Agile corporate culture. Drawing from his extensive experience as an Agile consultant, he shares valuable insights, highlights potential pitfalls, and presents practical strategies, along with recommendations for further reading. This resource is essential for managers, team leaders, and change agents looking to advance Agile practices within their organizations. It challenges conventional management paradigms, emphasizing motivation, self-organization, and the importance of leveraging the knowledge of all project stakeholders. In today's evolving landscape, organizations seeking success will require a new breed of manager—Agile managers.