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AoAD2 Chapter 3: How to Be Agile

James Shore

This excerpt is copyright 2007, 2020 by James Shore and Shane Warden. Start with an influential manager you trust and recruit them as an ally. Here’s an example of how manager buy-in works in a complex situation, drawn from my experience as a consultant. The VP liked what I had to say. They may try to recruit you.

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AoAD2 Chapter 6: Invest in Change

James Shore

This excerpt is copyright 2007, 2020 by James Shore and Shane Warden. If not, you can hire consultants. Some Agile consultants have change management experience and can guide both aspects of your Agile adoption. Start with an influential manager you trust and recruit them as an ally. The VP liked what I had to say.

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