{"product_id":"10-steps-to-flow-john-goode-9798277204627","title":"10 Steps to Flow: A Practical Novel for Software Delivery Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you a software delivery leader stuck between unrealistic deadlines, siloed teams, and outdated processes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Steps to Flow: A Practical Novel for Software Delivery Leaders is your quick and easy to consume, guide to cutting through the chaos and building a resilient, high-performing delivery culture that thrives on clarity, autonomy, and continuous improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold through the relatable journey of Alex, a pragmatic delivery lead, this novel brings modern delivery practices to life, not through dry theory, but through a story that feels real, messy, and deeply human. As Alex guides his team (and later, an entire division) from chaos to flow, you'll walk through ten practical steps that every Agile, Lean, or DevOps-minded leader should know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, you'll learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Kanban and WIP limits to tame chaos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild in quality with Extreme Programming (XP) habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForecast confidently using Monte Carlo simulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign for agility with Team Topologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake invisible bottlenecks visible using Systems Thinking and Value Stream Mapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate psychological safety using principles from The Culture Code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter offers a powerful combination of hands-on practices and big-picture insight moving from validating ideas and improving workflow to delivering with confidence and scaling a culture of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Engineering Manager, or Head of Delivery, this book offers a roadmap for leading teams beyond ticket-shuffling and toward real, measurable progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a leadership manual, this is a call to reimagine how great software teams work and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to move beyond managing work, and start cultivating sustainable excellence, this book is your next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Goode,Plamen Raychev Balkanski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798277204627\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d","brand":"John Goode","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49171563512063,"sku":"9798277204627","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/10-steps-to-flow-john-goode-9798277204627","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}