Globusz Books · Author

Mary Poppendieck, Tom Poppendieck

2 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

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Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit

Software development is a messy business, but what if you could borrow some wisdom from car factories? Mary and Tom Poppendieck did just that—translating lean manufacturing principles into a toolkit for programmers and managers who want less waste and more value. This book isn’t another Agile cheerleader’s pep talk; it’s a sharp, practical guide to trimming the fat and speeding up without losing your mind or your code quality.

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The Lean Mindset: Ask the Right Questions

Lean isn’t just a set of tools or a checklist. It’s a mindset shift that messes with how you think about work, value, and even people. Mary and Tom Poppendieck don’t just want you to do Lean—they want you to *be* Lean, which means asking the right questions before you jump into any project or process. Spoiler: it’s harder than it sounds, especially when your company’s stuck in old habits.

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