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AoAD2 Chapter 3: How to Be Agile

James Shore

Start with an influential manager you trust and recruit them as an ally. In your conversations, starting with that first manager, talk about the challenges your organization faces with software development. The manager was looking for someone to lead a small team. They may try to recruit you. Don’t skimp.

Agile 103
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AoAD2 Chapter 6: Invest in Change

James Shore

Large changes—those that directly impact more than 30-70 people—require professional change management. Depending on the size of your organization, your HR department may have change management experts on staff who can help. Organizational leaders often underestimate the importance of change management.

Agile 94
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Managing to Solve An Elegant Puzzle with Will Larson

Marcus Blankenship - Podcasts

It taught him about different management styles, problem-solving, and more. But most employees don’t get management training, which can cause problems down the road. Marcus and Will discuss this, plus what it takes to handle leadership roles. Most coders don’t aspire to be managers. Welcome to Programming Leadership.