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A Thorough Introduction to the Agile Framework and Methodologies That Are Used Worldwide Organizations of all shapes and sizes are embracing Agile methodologies as a way to transform their products, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. Many people with varying levels of work experience are interested in understanding the architecture and nuances of Agile, but it is difficult to know where to start. Numerous practitioner books are available, but there has never been a single source for unbiased information about Agile methodologies–until now. Introduction to Agile Methods is the place to start for students and professionals who want to understand Agile and become conversant with ...
Cyber-physical systems (CPSs) consist of software-controlled computing devices communicating with each other and interacting with the physical world through sensors and actuators. Because most of the functionality of a CPS is implemented in software, the software is of crucial importance for the safety and security of the CPS. This book presents principle-based engineering for the development and operation of dependable software. The knowledge in this book addresses organizations that want to strengthen their methodologies to build safe and secure software for mission-critical cyber-physical systems. The book: • Presents a successful strategy for the management of vulnerabilities, threats, and failures in mission-critical cyber-physical systems; • Offers deep practical insight into principle-based software development (62 principles are introduced and cataloged into five categories: Business & organization, general principles, safety, security, and risk management principles); • Provides direct guidance on architecting and operating dependable cyber-physical systems for software managers and architects.
The author of The Chalice and the Blade proposes a new economics based on care in this “impressive work that's . . . well argued, insightful and hopeful” (Publishers Weekly). Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations provided the first explanation of the workings of modern economics. But with his focus on "the market" as the best mechanism for producing and distributing the necessities of life, Smith's concepts only told part of the story, leading to flawed economic models that devalue activities that fall outside of the market's parameters of buying and selling. The real wealth of nations, Riane Eisler argues, is not merely financial, but includes the contributions of people and our natural en...
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What makes great businesses tick? How can you create a culture that is inclusive, fun and highly productive? What is the secret sauce that separates the ordinary from the extraordinary?These questions are answered in a business fable that tracks Lynn's journey to complete a graduate school assignment. She visits Ozzie Optics, a very successful start-up and learns their secret--the enterprise-wide adoption of the tools and principles associated with Agile, a methodology typically tied to software development. By visiting with leaders in Finance, Sales, Marketing, HR, Operations and Account Management, Lynn learns the truly transformational power of Agile and how it can change all organizations in profound and positive ways.In Change, Inc., Kristin Runyan makes the subject of Agile relatable by telling the story in a way that is easy to understand and easy to apply. Runyan not only describes each of the Agile tools, like Progress Boards and Fist of Five, but also provides practical application tips to immediately start using these tools in both your personal and professional life.
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