The story of Agile is a complex one, a journey from a small, radical idea to a global movement. But somewhere along the way, in the rush to scale, formalize, and certify, we risked losing sight of what made Agile so revolutionary in the first place.

This book is a journey back to the beginning. We will trace the origins of this movement, starting with the frustrations of an industry bound by rigid, top-down processes. We will sit in on a historic meeting in a Utah ski resort where a group of rebels dared to imagine a better way. We will explore the foundational frameworks that gave life to the Manifesto's principles, from the disciplined engineering of XP to the flexible workflow of Kanban.

As we progress, we will follow Agile's expansion into large enterprises, its convergence with the DevOps revolution, and the inevitable backlash it faced from those who adopted its form but not its spirit. Finally, we will arrive at a conclusion that is as relevant today as it was over two decades ago: that all the tools, processes, and certifications are merely scaffolding. The true power of agility lies not in what we do, but in how we treat the people we do it with.

This book is for anyone who wants to understand why Agile exists, what it has become, and why its original, human-centered values are more important than ever. It is a story about the constant, sometimes messy, effort to make work more adaptable, humane, and effective.

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In the fast-evolving world of software development, choosing the right Agile framework is crucial for success. A Smooth Transition: Converting Your Team from Scrum to Kanban offers a clear, concise, and easily digestible guide for Agile practitioners contemplating moving their team from Scrum to Kanban.

This book candidly discusses the strengths and limitations of both frameworks, helping leaders and teams determine if Kanban is truly the best fit for their specific organization. While Scrum excels with its time-boxed iterations and structured cadence, Kanban shines by focusing on optimizing the flow of work, visualizing the workflow, and limiting work in progress (WIP).

Inside, you'll discover a step-by-step plan for a successful transition, including:

• When to Transition: Identify the telltale signs that suggest your team should consider Kanban—such as struggling with strict timeboxing or dealing with unpredictable workloads—and equally important, when to keep Scrum.
• Building Your Plan: A guide to assessing your current state, educating the team, and designing an effective Kanban board with clear workflow stages and realistic WIP limits.
• Executing the Plan: Strategies for starting small, focusing on flow by tackling delays, and embracing a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication.
• Overcoming Common Challenges: Practical solutions for issues like resistance to change, difficulties in work item estimation, and overloading the system.
• Measuring Success: Learn to track key Kanban metrics like Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, and how to use the Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD)—arguably the most valuable diagram in Agile—to identify bottlenecks and make data-driven decisions. This book is essential reading for any Agile practitioner or leader looking for a pragmatic, non-prescriptive approach to converting their team from Scrum to Kanban, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

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