Difference between revisions of "Must read books, must watch movies"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(Created page with "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 al...") |
m (capitalizations) |
||
| (8 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
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 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. |
| − | + | *[https://www.amazon.com/PMI-ACP-Exam-Prep-Updated-Second/dp/1932735984 PMI-ACP Exam Prep], by Mike Griffiths - regardless of your role in the company. | |
| + | *[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 | ||
| + | == 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 | ||
* [[wikipedia:The_One_Thing_(book)|The One Thing]], by Gary Keller | * [[wikipedia:The_One_Thing_(book)|The One Thing]], by Gary Keller | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.drrickbrinkman.com/book-life-by-design Life by Design], by Dr. Rick Brinkman | |
| + | == For Leaders of the Company == | ||
| + | * [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 | ||
| + | == 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] | ||
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110912/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Pulp Fiction] | * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110912/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Pulp Fiction] | ||
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0151804/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Office Space] | * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0151804/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Office Space] | ||
* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416449/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 300] | * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416449/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 300] | ||
| − | + | * Gladiator | |
| + | * Avatar | ||
Did I miss something? Please edit this page. | Did I miss something? Please edit this page. | ||
Back to [[Main Page]] | Back to [[Main Page]] | ||
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
Did I miss something? Please edit this page.
Back to Main Page