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Agile
Everything about agile methods, Scrum, Kanban and more!
Planning, implementing and scaling successful strategies.
Resources for successful product discovery and product development.
Change management, corporate culture and agile transformation
Agile
Agile has established itself as the preferred approach for flexible and adaptive work. It promotes iterative work, rapid feedback and continuous improvement in various areas. Here are some relevant books, academic papers and useful websites that should help you get an introduction or deeper insight into this field.
Our book recommendations for Agile methods, frameworks and more for 2025
Scaling Lean & Agile Development
Provides an in-depth look at scaling Lean & Agile in large organizations. Includes case studies and best practices for optimizing complex development processes. Particularly suitable for leaders leading agile transformations.
Author: Craig Larman & Bas Vodde
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
Kanban from the Inside
This book provides a detailed introduction to the principles and values of Kanban and their practical application. It combines theory with real-world examples to help companies make their processes more efficient. Particularly suitable for teams that want to understand Kanban in depth and implement it successfully.
Author: Mike Burrows
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner
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Essential Upstream Kanban
Focus on the upstream flow of Kanban to identify bottlenecks early and make workflows more efficient. Contains proven methods for controlling and optimizing workflow. Particularly valuable for product and portfolio management.
Author: Patrick Steyaert
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
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Mastering Professional Scrum
This book offers a practice-oriented introduction to professional Scrum, with a focus on iterative improvement and efficient collaboration. It contains proven methods for implementing and scaling Scrum in companies. Ideal for Scrum Masters, Product Owners and developers.
Author: Stephanie Ockerman & Simon Reindl
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Coaching Agile Teams
A comprehensive guide for agile coaches, covering both technical and interpersonal aspects. It helps teams take ownership and grow continuously. Includes practical tips for improving collaboration in agile environments.
Author: Lyssa Adkins
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner
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Product Management
Successful product management combines strategy, market analysis and innovation. Here you will find resources to help you develop better products and establish effective processes.
Our book recommendations for product management in 2025
Continuous Product Discovery Habits
A practical guide to continuous product development. Teresa Torres shows how product teams develop better products through constant user research and rapid iterations. Perfect for teams that want to optimize the discovery process.
Author: Teresa Torres
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
INSPIRED: How to Create Products Customers Love
An indispensable guide for product managers that shows how successful companies develop innovative and customer-focused products. Marty Cagan explains proven principles and methods for the entire product development process.
Author: Marty Cagan
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Transformed: Moving to the Product Operating Model
A comprehensive guide for companies that want to change the way they work to a product-centric model. This book shows in a practical way how product teams can work more effectively and achieve sustainable success.
Author: Marty Cagan
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced - Expert
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
A fascinating look into the psychology behind successful, addictive products. Nir Eyal describes the Hook Model, a proven framework that shows how companies can build products that users come back to again and again.
Author: Nir Eyal
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner - Advanced
The Influential Product Manager
A practical guide for product managers who want to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and influence company decisions. Ken Sandy explains how product managers can combine strategic thinking with leadership skills to develop sustainably successful products.
Author: Ken Sandy
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced - Expert
Strategy & Strategy Execution
A successful strategy is the key to sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Here you will find resources to help you develop, implement and continuously adapt clear business strategies.
Our book recommendations for strategy and strategy execution in 2025
Measure What Matters (OKRs)
A practical guide to implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). John Doerr explains how companies can sustainably increase their success through clear goals and measurable results.
Author: John Doerr
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works
A practical approach to strategy development, based on years of experience from successful business leaders. This book provides a clear framework for making strategic decisions effectively.
Author: AG Lafley & Roger L. Martin
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
The Four Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals
A practice-oriented book that shows how companies implement strategies successfully. It describes four essential disciplines that help set clear goals, measure progress and ensure sustainable implementation.
Author: Chris McChesney, Sean Covey & Jim Huling
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
Good Strategy Bad Strategy
An in-depth look at the fundamentals of effective strategy development. Richard Rumelt shows how to recognize bad strategies and how successful companies formulate clear, actionable strategies.
Author: Richard Rumelt
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced - Expert
Your Strategy Needs a Strategy: How to Choose and Execute the Right Approach
This book helps leaders understand that not all strategies work the same. It presents five different strategy approaches and explains how companies can choose and implement the right strategy for their specific challenges.
Author: Martin Reeves, Knut Haanaes & Janmejaya Sinha
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced - Expert
Blue Ocean Strategy
A revolutionary concept for opening up new markets without direct competition. The authors show how companies can develop innovative strategies to stand out from the competition.
Author: W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Organizational Development &
Change Management
Modern companies must constantly evolve to remain competitive. Here you will find resources on change management, corporate culture, leadership and agile transformations to make organizations fit for the future.
Our book recommendations for organizational development and change management in 2025
The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization
A classic about learning organizations and systemic thinking. Peter Senge shows how companies can develop a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Author: Peter M. Senge
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced - Expert
Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them
A plea for less bureaucracy and more innovation in companies. Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini argue that traditional management structures should be replaced by agile, people-centered approaches.
Authors: Gary Hamel & Michele Zanini
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
Leading Change
A practical book about change management processes and strategies for successful transformations in companies. John P. Kotter describes in eight steps how managers can effectively manage change.
Author: John P. Kotter
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
The Science of Organizational Change
A scientifically based guide to organizational development. Paul Gibbons explains how companies successfully implement change and which psychological and social factors play a role in this.
Author: Paul Gibbons
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced - Expert
The Change Manager's Handbook
A practical handbook for change managers that offers proven methods and tools for the successful implementation of change processes in organizations.
Author: Harley Lovegrove
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Advanced
Reinventing Organizations
A visionary book that describes new forms of collaboration and self-organization in companies. It shows practical examples of companies that have replaced hierarchies with innovative structures.
Author: Frederic Laloux
Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Beginner - Advanced