This new book from Steve McConnell, author of the software industry classic Code Complete, distills hundreds of companies'-worth of hard-won insights into an easy-to-read guide to the proven, modern Agile practices that work best.

In this comprehensive yet accessible overview for software leaders, Steve McConnell presents an impactful, action-oriented prescription--covering the practical considerations needed to ensure you reap the full benefits of effective Agile:

• Adopt the individual Agile tools suited to your specific organization
• Create high-performing, autonomous teams that are truly business-focused
• Understand the ground truth of Scrum and diagnose your teams' issues
• Improve coherence of requirements in an iterative environment
• Test more effectively, and improve quality
• Lead your organization through real-world constraints including multi-site teams, large projects, industry regulations, and the need for predictability

Whether you are a C-level executive, vice president, director, manager, technical leader, or coach, this no-nonsense reference seamlessly threads together traditional approaches, early Agile approaches, modern Agile approaches, and the principles and context that underlie them all--creating an invaluable resource for you, your teams, and your organization.