Lean Goodreads

A curated list of books on Lean, Agile, and related topics.

Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit (2003)

In Lean Software Development, Mary and Tom Poppendieck identify seven fundamental “lean” principles, adapt them for the world of software development, and show how they can serve as the foundation for agile development approaches that work. Along the way, they introduce 22 “thinking tools” that can help you customize the right agile practices for any environment.

Implementing Lean Software Development: From Concept to Cash (2006)

This remarkable book combines practical advice, ready-to-use techniques, anda deep understanding of why this is the right way to develop software.

Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are not the Point (2009)

Mary and Tom Poppendieck’s book shows software leaders and team members exactly how to drive high-value change throughout a software organization—and make it stick. They go far beyond generic implementation guidelines, demonstrating exactly how to make lean work in real projects, environments, and companies.

The Poppendiecks organize this book around the crucial concept of frames, the unspoken mental constructs that shape our perspectives and control our behavior in ways we rarely notice. Drawing on decades of experience, the authors present twenty-four frames that offer a coherent, complete framework for leading lean software development. You’ll discover powerful new ways to act as competency leader, product champion, improvement mentor, front-line leader, and even visionary.

The Lean Mindset: Ask the Right Questions (2013)

The Lean Mindset shows how lean companies really work-and how a lean mindset is the key to creating stunning products and delivering amazing services. Through cutting-edge research and case studies from leading organizations, including Spotify, Ericsson, Intuit, GE Healthcare, Pixar, CareerBuilder, and Intel, you’ll discover proven patterns for developing that mindset.