Changing Software Development: Learning to Become Agile by Allan Kelly (English)

Description: Changing Software Development by Allan Kelly Changing Software Development explains why software development is an exercise in change management and organizational intelligence. An underlying belief is that change is learning and learning creates knowledge. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Changing Software Development explains why software development is an exercise in change management and organizational intelligence. An underlying belief is that change is learning and learning creates knowledge. By blending the theory of knowledge management, developers and managers will gain the tools to enhance learning and change to accommodate new innovative approaches such as agile and lean computing. Changing Software Development is peppered with practical advice and case studies to explain how and why knowledge, learning and change are important in the development process. Today, managers are pre-occupied with knowledge management, organization learning and change management; while software developers are often ignorant of the bigger issues embedded in their work. This innovative book bridges this divide by linking the software world of technology and processes to the business world of knowledge, learning and change. Back Cover "Successful companies have known the importance of continuous change and learning for a long time; this is the first book that describes these concepts in an organic way in the context of software development. A must read for everybody involved in this business." Giovanni Asproni, Director, Asprotunity Limited "Do you want to improve software development in your organization? Do you believe in agile methodologies but struggle to introduce them? You will find help in this book. Allan has done an excellent job of combining modern business management principles with modern software methodology so you can draw on the knowledge of both business and software experts." Lise B. Hvatum, Software Development Manager, Schlumberger Changing Software Development links the software world of technology and processes to the business world of knowledge, learning and change. This book explains why software development is an exercise in change management and organizational intelligence. Using knowledge management theory, the author gives developers and managers the tools to enhance learning and adopt new innovative approaches such as Agile and Lean software development. This book is peppered with practical advice and case studies to explain how and why knowledge, learning and change are important in the development process. In addition, Allan offers direct actions that can be undertaken to enhance and build a learning environment. Chapter highlights include: Understanding Agile Development Information Technology - Bringer of Change Change Model Making Change Happen Changing Software Development provides the necessary skills in change management to enable developers to use new approaches to deliver successful projects. Flap "Successful companies have known the importance of continuous change and learning for a long time; this is the first book that describes these concepts in an organic way in the context of software development. A must read for everybody involved in this business." Giovanni Asproni, Director, Asprotunity Limited "Do you want to improve software development in your organization? Do you believe in agile methodologies but struggle to introduce them? You will find help in this book. Allan has done an excellent job of combining modern business management principles with modern software methodology so you can draw on the knowledge of both business and software experts." Lise B. Hvatum, Software Development Manager, Schlumberger Changing Software Development links the software world of technology and processes to the business world of knowledge, learning and change. This book explains why software development is an exercise in change management and organizational intelligence. Using knowledge management theory, the author gives developers and managers the tools to enhance learning and adopt new innovative approaches such as Agile and Lean software development. This book is peppered with practical advice and case studies to explain how and why knowledge, learning and change are important in the development process. In addition, Allan offers direct actions that can be undertaken to enhance and build a learning environment. Chapter highlights include: Understanding Agile Development Information Technology - Bringer of Change Change Model Making Change Happen Changing Software Development provides the necessary skills in change management to enable developers to use new approaches to deliver successful projects. Author Biography Allan Kelly worked as a developer for over 10 years, and now helps software teams and companies improve their ability to deliver software. Patterns, other writing and more information can be found on his website: Table of Contents Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 Introduction. 1.1 Why read this book? 1.2 Who are software developers? 1.3 Software developers are knowledge workers. 1.4 Druckers challenge. 1.5 Prototype of future knowledge workers. 1.6 Software: embedded knowledge. 1.7 Authority and leadership. 1.8 Practical theory. 1.9 Begin with yourself. 1.10 Book organisation. 2 Understanding Agile. 2.1 Roots of Agile thinking. 2.2 Positioning Agile. 2.3 Common practices of Agile teams. 2.4 Applicability outside of software development. 2.5 Conclusion. 3 Knowledge. 3.1 The difference between Knowledge and Information. 3.2 Knowledge into action. 3.3 Explicit and Tacit knowledge. 3.4 Sticky knowledge. 3.5 Problems with knowledge. 3.6 Where is knowledge in software development? 3.7 Knowledge creations. 3.8 Conclusion. 4 Learning. 4.1 Three knowledge domains. 4.2 Developing software is learning. 4.3 Learning benefits your business. 4.4 Learning theories. 4.5 Learning, change, innovation, problem solving. 4.6 The role of leaders. 4.7 Seed learning. 4.8 Conclusion. 5 The learning organisation. 5.1 Defining the learning organisation. 5.2 The infinite and the finite game. 5.3 Layers of the organisations. 5.4 Learning in practice: Senges view. 5.5 Blocks to learning. 5.6 Conclusion. 6 Information Technology – the bringer of change. 6.1 Change. 6.2 Benefits of technology change. 6.3 Change is what IT people do to other people. 6.4 Software projects fail: why are we surprised? 6.5 Change starts with business requirements. 6.6 Conclusion. 7 Understanding change. 7.1 Defining change. 7.2 Change spectrum. 7.3 Radical change. 7.4 Routine change in software development. 7.5 Continuous improvement. 7.6 Charting a course. 7.7 Internal and External forces for change. 7.8 Conclusion. 8 Change models. 8.1 Learning and Change. 8.2 Lewins change theory. 8.3 Satirs theory of change. 8.4 Kotter. 8.5 Theory E and Theory O of change. 8.6 Appreciative inquiry. 8.7 Models, models, models. 8.8 Motivating change. 8.9 When not to change. 8.10 Conclusion. 9 Making change happen. 9.1 Build a case for change. 9.2 Slack in action: make time and space for learning and change. 9.3 Leading the change. 9.4 Create feedback loops. 9.5 Remove barriers. 9.6 Conclusion. 10. Individuals and empowerment. 10.1 Involve people. 10.2 Coaching. 10.3 Empowerment. 10.4 That difficult individual. 10.5 Developing the next leaders. 10.6 Time to go. 10.7 Conclusion. 11. Rehearsing tomorrow. 11.1 Future memories. 11.2 Planning. 11.3 Change events. 11.4 Outsiders. 11.5 Conclusion. 12 New beginnings. 12.1 The change problem. 12.2 Bottom-up over top-down. 12.3 Begin with yourself. 12.4 Making learning happen. 12.5 Create a vision, draw up a plan. 12.6 Three interlocking ideas. 12.7 Change never ends. 12.8 Conclusion. Further reading. Agile and Lean software development. Business. Knowledge. Learning and Change. Futher Reading. References. Index. Long Description Successful companies have known the importance of continuous change and learning for a long time; this is the first book that describes these concepts in an organic way in the context of software development. A must read for everybody involved in this business. Giovanni Asproni, Director, Asprotunity Limited Do you want to improve software development in your organization? Do you believe in agile methodologies but struggle to introduce them? You will find help in this book. Allan has done an excellent job of combining modern business management principles with modern software methodology so you can draw on the knowledge of both business and software experts. Lise B. Hvatum, Software Development Manager, Schlumberger Changing Software Development links the software world of technology and processes to the business world of knowledge, learning and change. This book explains why software development is an exercise in change management and organizational intelligence. Using knowledge management theory, the author gives developers and managers the tools to enhance learning and adopt new innovative approaches such as Agile and Lean software development. This book is peppered with practical advice and case studies to explain how and why knowledge, learning and change are important in the development process. In addition, Allan offers direct actions that can be undertaken to enhance and build a learning environment. Chapter highlights include: Understanding Agile Development Information Technology Bringer of Change Change Model Making Change Happen Changing Software Development provides the necessary skills in change management to enable developers to use new approaches to deliver successful projects. Feature Practical advice for software developers from vastly experienced and respected software developer. Provides IT Practitioners with the skills to understand the change process and deliver successful software projects. Bridges the gap between software processes and infrastructures, and the world of business knowledge and change management. Details ISBN047051504X Author Allan Kelly Short Title CHANGING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Pages 258 Language English ISBN-10 047051504X ISBN-13 9780470515044 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Subtitle Learning to Become Agile Birth 1969 Affiliation Actix Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780470515044 UK Release Date 2008-01-11 AU Release Date 2008-01-11 NZ Release Date 2008-01-11 US Release Date 2008-01-11 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2008-01-11 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 005.1 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126564865;

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