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For our work, it is important that we all be on the same page - the same wave length - and share a common understanding of best practices. Easy to read books that we should all read before, or shortly after, joining Agileana are: | For our work, it is important that we all be on the same page - the same wave length - and share a common understanding of best practices. Easy to read books that we should all read before, or shortly after, joining Agileana are: | ||
| − | == Common | + | == Common Understanding == |
*[https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/ Don't Make Me Think], by Steve Krug. Excellent book on usability. | *[https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/ Don't Make Me Think], by Steve Krug. Excellent book on usability. | ||
*[http://www.cs.umss.edu.bo/doc/material/mat_gral_130/the_agile_samurai.pdf The Agile Samurai], by Jonathan Rasmusson. Excellent book on Extreme Programming. | *[http://www.cs.umss.edu.bo/doc/material/mat_gral_130/the_agile_samurai.pdf The Agile Samurai], by Jonathan Rasmusson. Excellent book on Extreme Programming. | ||
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*[https://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Mazing-ebook/dp/B004CR6AM4 Who Moved My Cheese], by Spencer Johnson, MD | *[https://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-Mazing-ebook/dp/B004CR6AM4 Who Moved My Cheese], by Spencer Johnson, MD | ||
*[[7 Things|7 Things,]] by Blake Newman | *[[7 Things|7 Things,]] by Blake Newman | ||
| − | == Professional | + | == Professional Development == |
For your professional development, you should read these legendary classics: | For your professional development, you should read these legendary classics: | ||
* [[wikipedia:The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People|7 Habits of Highly Effective People]], by Stephen Covey | * [[wikipedia:The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People|7 Habits of Highly Effective People]], by Stephen Covey | ||
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* [https://www.hubertjoly.org/book/ The Heart of Business], by Huber Joy | * [https://www.hubertjoly.org/book/ The Heart of Business], by Huber Joy | ||
* [https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=78202891293879&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+five+dysfunctions+of+team&qid=1642121416&sr=8-1 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team], by Patrick Lencioni | * [https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=78202891293879&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+five+dysfunctions+of+team&qid=1642121416&sr=8-1 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team], by Patrick Lencioni | ||
| − | == Understanding our | + | == Understanding our Culture == |
To understand our culture and participate in our whacky dialogue, you might consider watching these classics - WARNING: The related content may be disturbing to some individuals: | To understand our culture and participate in our whacky dialogue, you might consider watching these classics - WARNING: The related content may be disturbing to some individuals: | ||
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Big Lebowski] | * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Big Lebowski] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:43, 1 June 2023
For our work, it is important that we all be on the same page - the same wave length - and share a common understanding of best practices. Easy to read books that we should all read before, or shortly after, joining Agileana are:
Common Understanding
- Don't Make Me Think, by Steve Krug. Excellent book on usability.
- The Agile Samurai, by Jonathan Rasmusson. Excellent book on Extreme Programming.
- PMI-ACP Exam Prep, by Mike Griffiths - regardless of your role in the company.
- Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Johnson, MD
- 7 Things, by Blake Newman
Professional Development
For your professional development, you should read these legendary classics:
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey
- The One Thing, by Gary Keller
- Life by Design, by Dr. Rick Brinkman
For Leaders of the Company
- The Heart of Business, by Huber Joy
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni
Understanding our Culture
To understand our culture and participate in our whacky dialogue, you might consider watching these classics - WARNING: The related content may be disturbing to some individuals:
- The Big Lebowski
- Pulp Fiction
- Office Space
- 300
- Gladiator
- Avatar
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