How many IT books have you read that are long on theory and short on practical application? They are interesting, but not very impactful. They provide a framework from which to think and understand, but lack a process from which to act. Addressing this urgent need for the IT community, The Lean IT Field Guide explains how to initiate, execute, and sustain a lean IT transformation.
Illuminating a clear path to lean IT, the authors integrate more than two decades of combined experience to provide you with a proven method for creating and sustaining a true lean IT workplace. This field guide not only highlights the organizational techniques of more agile and lean processes, but also the leadership work required to help management adopt these new approaches.
Based on proven methods from different industries, including banking, manufacturing, insurance, food and beverage, and logistics, the book details a clear model that covers all the components you need to achieve and sustain a favorable work environment and culture in support of lean IT.
Filled with anecdotes and case studies from actual businesses, the book includes pictures, templates, and examples that illustrate the application of the lean methods discussed.
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1 : Lean Primer for IT Professionals
Chapter 2 : The Transformation Framework
Chapter 3 : The Importance of Purpose
Chapter 4 : Day Zero
Chapter 5 : The Paradox of Process
Chapter 6 : Problem-Solving Scientists
Chapter 7 : Everything Is Visible
Chapter 8 : Why Management (Still) Matters
Chapter 9 : Sustain Your Progress
Chapter 10 : The Importance of Strategic Alignment
Chapter 11 : Engineering Excellence
Chapter 12 : Continue the Journey
Index
