Ángel Medinilla Knihy

Agile teams have faced challenges with continuous improvement since the inception of Agile frameworks, yet little has been written on this practice in Agile settings. While retrospectives are prescribed, many teams find themselves conducting uninspired sessions that merely repeat lists of past mistakes. This book offers practical insights on identifying improvement opportunities, planning for enhancements, and involving everyone in the Kaizen process. It features 27 proven practices and 12 bonus activities designed to invigorate retrospectives, ensuring they remain fresh and engaging—promising that no two sessions will be the same over the course of a year. Aimed at managers, team leaders, change agents, and consultants across various organizations, it empowers you to harness the true potential of Kaizen cultures, regardless of your organization's type, market, product, or size. The book equips you with essential background, tools, and practical tips to engage your organization in an ongoing quest for innovative and effective performance improvements.

If you have attempted to implement Agile in your organization, you may have gained insights into development practices and teamwork, but likely have not focused enough on management. Managerial support is often a key obstacle to successful Agile adoption, and maintaining traditional management styles while encouraging Agile practices can hinder your organization's progress. Ángel Medinilla offers a thorough understanding of Agile's implications for organizations and the managerial role in fostering an Agile environment. He explores 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 approaches, along with recommendations for further reading. This resource is essential for managers, team leaders, and change agents eager to advance Agile 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, companies aiming for success require a new breed of manager—Agile managers.