Launch of Book “A Practitioner’s Guide to Enterprise Agility: The Five Tantras Applied”

Authors: Paramu Kurumathur, J Veeraraaghavan, S Sivaguru

We are thrilled to announce the recent launch of “A Practitioner’s Guide to Enterprise Agility: The Five Tantras Applied,” authored by Paramu Kurumathur, J Veeraraaghavan, and S Sivaguru. This comprehensive manual caters to managers, change agents, and Agile practitioners striving to implement Agile practices effectively at the enterprise level.

The book offers a detailed evaluation of Agile methodologies, providing practical guidance and real-world examples. It surpasses typical Agile guides by offering comprehensive instructions on selecting, implementing, and evaluating Agile practices and tools. By examining Agile outcomes from the perspectives of customers, associates, and shareholders, it provides a holistic view of its organisational impact, enabling tailored implementation strategies.

Covering various aspects such as customer focus, employee engagement, market dynamics, HR systems, process optimisation, innovation, stakeholder alignment, waste reduction, and leadership roles, the book effectively connects practices and tools with real-world outcomes through practical examples. Leveraging extensive experience and diverse case studies, it addresses common Agile challenges and pitfalls, grounding the guidance in real-world scenarios.

Written in a conversational style with humour, including limericks at the beginning of each section, the book is both engaging and easy to comprehend, fostering learning for newcomers to Agile concepts. An extensive appendix listing all mentioned practices and tools serves as a valuable reference guide for readers.

While the book assumes prior knowledge of Agile concepts, which might pose a challenge for newcomers, it effectively achieves its objective of guiding managers through Agile transformation and enriching the experience of change agents and team members. Insights gathered from discussions with various stakeholders enrich the book with practical wisdom derived from diverse contexts.

In conclusion, “A Practitioner’s Guide to Enterprise Agility: The Five Tantras Applied” is a valuable resource for individuals involved in enterprise-level Agile implementation. Its practical guidance, stakeholder focus, real-world examples, and accessible style make it a recommended read for anyone embarking on an Agile transformation journey within their organisation.