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[Interview] Michael K. Levine, Author Of “People Over Process: Leadership for Agility”

YoungUpstarts

Though agile is all about process and that’s where much of our attention has gone, it’s time we shifted out focus on people and interactions. In his new book “ People Over Process: Leadership for Agility “, technology expert Michael K. By putting people first — as opposed to process. Can you talk a bit about yourself?

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10,000 Startups – Startup Weekend Next

Steve Blank

The class teaches founders how to dramatically reduce their failure rate through the combination of business model design, customer development and agile development using the Startup Owners Manual. I’m partnered with four great organizations to deliver the program. If you can’t see the video above click here.). How it Works.

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Agile Opportunism – Entrepreneurial DNA « Steve Blank

Steve Blank

I packed up my life in Michigan and spent five days driving to California to start work. . “And, oh by the way, can you write the manuals for the operators while you’re at it.&# As I poured over the system schematics, I figured out how to put together a course to teach system theory, operations and maintenance.

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The Lean LaunchPad Online

Steve Blank

Eric’s insight was that traditional product management and Waterfall development should be replaced by Agile Development. Now we understood that the strategy for startups was to first search for a business model and then after you found it, put together an operating plan. Having Eric in the class was the best investment I ever made.

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