{"product_id":"agile-how-to-erica-coxall-9798314498903","title":"Agile How To: Guide agile teams through Specialist Expertise: A handbook for specialist expertise (Architects, Analysts, Tech leads, UX, Data Scientis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximize the Value of Specialists in Agile Teams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgile methodologies have transformed how teams build products, but many organizations struggle to integrate specialist roles such as architects, analysts, UX designers, data scientists, and technical leads. Traditional Agile frameworks emphasize speed and iteration, often overlooking the critical expertise needed to ensure scalability, technical sustainability, and user-centered decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a clear, practical approach to embedding specialists into Agile workflows, balancing feature velocity with long-term business and technical strategy. It goes beyond Scrum and Kanban to explore how specialists influence discovery, backlog refinement, system architecture, cross-team collaboration, and AI-driven decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow specialists contribute beyond Agile ceremonies, ensuring technical and business alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for balancing agility with system architecture, avoiding rigid design while preventing long-term complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for managing technical debt within Agile workflows without slowing down delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for aligning product owners and technical teams to prioritize system health alongside feature development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of AI and automation in supporting UX research, backlog prioritization, security, and code quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices for scaling Agile while maintaining deep technical expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith real-world case studies, structured techniques, and self-reflection exercises, this book is designed for Agile specialists, technical leaders, and product professionals looking to improve collaboration, optimize workflows, and drive sustainable Agile success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Should Read This Book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialists working in Agile teams, including architects, analysts, UX designers, data scientists, and technical leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct owners and Agile leaders seeking to integrate specialist expertise into team workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone responsible for balancing technical strategy, business priorities, and Agile execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy embedding specialist expertise into Agile delivery, teams can move faster without sacrificing long-term vision. This book offers the guidance needed to bridge the gap between strategy, execution, and continuous improvement in Agile environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Erica Coxall,Matthew Coxall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798314498903\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Erica Coxall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801022312703,"sku":"9798314498903","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/agile-how-to-erica-coxall-9798314498903","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}