Category Archives: Books

The Relevance of Built in Quality

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

With Valori we published a new eBook in the series on Digital transformation. This publication is a follow up on the trend report that was released earlier this year. In this previous ebook we described disruptive trends and explained why … Continue reading →

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New eBook series on the Digital Transformation

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

Proud to present the first edition of three eBooks on the Digital Transformation: Title “Why your organization will not survive the next 5 years, and how to avoid that.” In this first eBook I describe trends that force organizations to … Continue reading →

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eBook: Testing and Quality in SAFe

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

In this new 4000 word free eBook Mette Bruhn-Pedersen and I deep dive into quality and the SAFe framework. Although the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) offers a lot of detailed descriptions, it is not very elaborate on how testing and … Continue reading →

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The Little Book of Testing Wisdom

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

Finally I got hold of my own copy of the little book of testing wisdom. I wrote chapter 2 of the book, but didn’t get to see it, until it was delivered to my home last week.  The book is a … Continue reading →

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4 tips for when you are starting with Scrum

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

Managementbook.nl is an online bookstore that sells books for professionals and managers. They also offer my latest book “Agile in the real world, starting with Scrum“. I wrote a blog for them in which I share 4 tips from the … Continue reading →

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Book launch at Valori HQ

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

Last Thursday we launched my new book “Agile in de echte wereld- Starten met Scrum” at the Valori Office. Above a photo impression of the event where we presented the new book to our customers and people that collaborated with … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Agile in the real world – 7th position at online bookstore

Posted on November 2, 2016 by

Agile in de echte wereld- Starten met Scrum is available since Monday. An enthusiastic reader informed me that on one of the bigger online bookstores the book is doing very well. It’s on the 7th position of best-selling agile books, and … Continue reading →

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My new book is out! Agile in the Real World

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

This week the first copies of my new book were delivered at the Valori office. I was really proud when I browsed though the 120+ full color pages. the book looks inviting and the illustrations are a nice addition to the … Continue reading →

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New Book: Agile in the real world, starting with Scrum

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

I am proud to provide a sneak preview of my new book. The artwork for “agile in de echte wereld – Starten met Scrum” (Agile in the real world, starting with Scrum) is reaching its final phase. Next step is to … Continue reading →

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New Book on Scrum: Manuscript is sent to the Editor

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

Last year Valori published the e-book “Agile in the real world, starting with Scrum“. Together with the Bits & Chips magazine I produced a practical guide for organizations that want to make the most of their Scrum implementation! This e-book … Continue reading →

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Free eBook: Agile in the real world, Starting with SCRUM

Posted on December 16, 2015 by

The end of 2015 is approaching quickly. While we are busy getting everything ready just before the holiday season, for many it’s also a period to start thinking about the coming year. Having the right knowledge and insights enables you … Continue reading →

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Time to blow the dust off… free ebook

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

In 2011 I wrote a book “the hero that guards my nightly rest” (Dutch title: “grip op IT, de held die voor mijn nachtrust zorgt”). In this book I search for a balance between the human and business side of … Continue reading →

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New e-book on Implementing SCRUM

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

Together with Bits & Chips magazine I plan to publish an e-book this year.  The book will put experience and practice in a center position; What is the impact of SCRUM? What choices do you need to make when implementing it? … Continue reading →

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Agile in the real world, a co-production with Bits & Chips Magazine

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

Success is created by sharing knowledge. Together with Bits & Chips magazine Valori plans to publish an e-book: “Implementing Agile in the real world”. In this new ebook experience stories will take a dominant position. What problems are organizations facing when … Continue reading →

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A second live….

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Always nice to see books getting a second live….. Esp. when it is one of mine. Whoever buys this book, I wish him/her lots of successful presentations. http://vernieuwd.marktplaats.nl/a/boeken/studieboeken-en-cursussen/m620070886-presenteren-alles-mag.html

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