Executive Agile

Tomasz Manugiewicz

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ISBN: 9789365893717
eISBN: 9789365898125
Authors: Tomasz Manugiewicz
Rights: Worldwide
Edition: 2025
Pages: 216
Dimension: 6*9 Inches
Book Type: Paperback

Introducing a groundbreaking book designed to bridge the gap between Agile methodologies and executive leadership. This comprehensive guide offers insights for individuals who want to collaborate effectively with CEOs and C-suite executives in steering organizations towards Agile excellence.

This book offers a detailed guide to organizational change management, exploring popular models like Kotter’s model, Kubler-Ross grief cycle, Gartner Hype Cycle, and diffusion of innovation. It provides a solid foundation in Agile and DevOps mindsets, focusing on how to support CEOs and lead Agile transformations. The book introduces the Agile Coaching Competency Model, helping you understand the roles and skills needed for Agile leadership. You will also learn how to enhance your executive presence and influence within your organization. Through practical advice, real-world examples, and proven strategies, this book equips you to excel as an executive Agile coach, driving successful transformations and building strong relationships with C-level executives.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to work with executives on implementing Agile practices, offering practical guidance and deep insights into the challenges and opportunities that come with leading change in today's fast-paced business environment.

KEY FEATURES  

  • This book bridges the gap between Agile practices and executive thinking, addressing the differences in their mindsets.
  • It offers guidelines on running Agile transformations and supporting executives through the process.
  • The book combines expertise in engineering, Agile practices, and executive leadership.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Learn about the roles and perspectives of C-suite executives like CEO, CFO, and CTO.
  • Differentiate between organizational coaching, mentoring, and executive coaching.
  • Master Agile foundations and Agile Transformations.  
  • Understand change management models like Kotter’s 8-step and Kubler-Ross Change Curve.
  • Develop skills in executive presence, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management.
  • Develop your career in the organization and unlock your talents. 

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for specialists, professionals, consultants, and leaders aiming to drive organizational transformation. It provides insights into the C-suite perspective on Agile, helping readers influence change at all levels.

  1. Accountabilities and Operating Model of a CEO
  2. Types of C-level Roles
  3. Cognitive Biases
  4. Getting Buy-in from C-level executives
  5. C-level Expectations and Needs
  6. Coaching Decoded
  7. Clear Vision and Tangible Results
  8. Supporting the CEOs
  9. Orchestrating Agile Transformation
  10. Agile Software Development
  11. Building the Agile Transformation Team
  12. Introducing Agile Change
  13. Your Career Roadmap

Tomasz Manugiewicz is the general manager of the Polish engineering hub of the global software company Evoke. An engineer at heart, Tomasz is a speaker and author by passion. He has delivered speeches at the largest global IT conferences, as well as as a keynote speaker. He has had presentations for brands such as US Global Developer Week, Devoxx Belgium, Agile Tour London, DevDays Europe, Code Europe, Agile Central Europe, and many more.

Tomasz has been in the IT sector since 2006. He worked as an Engineering Manager and, at the beginning of his path, when he was a Java Engineer, he helped to create one of the first Polish online banking systems. He also worked for international global corporations, including banking and ICT telecom sectors. Tomasz is an Agile enthusiast and coach who conducted his first Agile Transformation in 2009.

Working also at the University of Science and Technology, Tomasz is a lecturer, running courses on Executive Agile, as well as Software Architecture, supporting young engineers on their way to the world of IT. Tomasz is also an Advisory Board Member of the Jagiellonian University at the Faculty of Mathematic and Computer Science and a member of the Program Council Board for the IT conference, Ways Conf. He is also a co-author of the leadership book "The LiGHT BOOK - Leaders' insights for leaders based on true stories". 

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