We wrote this book because we believe the way organizations deliver value is changing-and must continue to change. Too often, agile is reduced to a set of rituals or labels without real understanding of how to create meaningful, sustainable impact. We've seen firsthand the difference between simply "doing agile" and truly being agile and we know the gap can be wide.
This book is our way of helping close that gap.
It's built for practitioners: delivery leads, project managers, product owners, team coaches, and anyone working at the intersection of ideas and execution. It's grounded in practical experience, not just theory. And it's designed to help you navigate the messy, complex, high-stakes work of delivering value in today's world-with tools, insights, and approaches that actually work. We believe delivery is a craft. One that can, and must, evolve with the challenges ahead.
Thank you for letting us be part of your journey.
-Mike Lyons, Chris Palmisano, and Greg Pfister