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The Human Side of Agile: How to Help Your Team Deliver

by Gil Broza ...

Narrated by Daniel Barrington Rubio, Becky Parker, Jim Edgar ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

Does your Agile team experience the following common problems?Members use established Agile practices and tools, yet with little motivation or buy-in.Even though the team is cross-functional, members don’t collaborate effectively or leverage everyone’s abilities.Rather than act empowered, they wait for permission and approval.Improvement has stalled – the team performs okay, but it can do so much ... Read more

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Does your Agile team experience the following common problems?Members use established Agile practices and tools, yet with little motivation or buy-in.Even though the team is cross-functional, members don’t collaborate effectively or leverage everyone’s abilities.Rather than act empowered, they wait for permission and approval.Improvement has stalled – the team performs okay, but it can do so much
... Read more
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Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time

Newly adapted for audiobook listeners.

by Titus Winters, Tom Manshreck, Hyrum Wright ...

Narrated by Mark Sando ...

Unabridged

23 hours 36 min

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering. How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its ... Read more

$66.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Today, software engineers need to know not only how to program effectively but also how to develop proper engineering practices to make their codebase sustainable and healthy. This book emphasizes this difference between programming and software engineering. How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its
... Read more
Audiobook

User Story Mapping: Discover the Whole Story, Build the Right Product

by Jeff Patton ...

Narrated by Roy McCrerey ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features. Author Jeff Patton shows you how changeable story maps enable your team to hold better ... Read more

$47.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features. Author Jeff Patton shows you how changeable story maps enable your team to hold better
... Read more
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Switching from ChatGPT to Claude

How To Seamlessly Navigate the Change

by Eric Thompson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Switching from ChatGPT to Claude is your complete migration guide, revealing exactly how to translate your existing AI skills to unlock Claude's full potential. While both are language models, they think differently. Claude prefers XML-style formatting, handles massive context windows up to 200k tokens, and delivers more nuanced, human-like responses ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Switching from ChatGPT to Claude is your complete migration guide, revealing exactly how to translate your existing AI skills to unlock Claude's full potential. While both are language models, they think differently. Claude prefers XML-style formatting, handles massive context windows up to 200k tokens, and delivers more nuanced, human-like responses
... Read more
Audiobook

Introduction to User Stories

by William Krebs ...

Narrated by William Krebs ...

Unabridged

57 min

Agile teams use Use Case and User Stories to define requirements, but what other… Wait a minute... What’s a User Story?Not everyone has heard of them but even those who have may benefit from complimentary tools that highlight patterns in the roles of stakeholders, putting a face on the users with personas.This 60 minute MP3 recording of a live webinar will provide an introduction to user stories, ... Read more

$18.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Agile teams use Use Case and User Stories to define requirements, but what other… Wait a minute... What’s a User Story?Not everyone has heard of them but even those who have may benefit from complimentary tools that highlight patterns in the roles of stakeholders, putting a face on the users with personas.This 60 minute MP3 recording of a live webinar will provide an introduction to user stories,
... Read more
Audiobook

Lean Leadership and Management

A Practical Guide to Streamlining Success

by Jacob Richardson ...

Narrated by Jacob Richardson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

"Lean Leadership and Management: A Practical Guide to Streamlining Success" serves as a comprehensive manual for leaders looking to implement lean principles in their organizations effectively. This guide breaks down the theoretical underpinnings of lean methodologies into actionable strategies, demonstrating how leaders can cultivate environments that embrace continuous improvement, efficiency, ... Read more

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"Lean Leadership and Management: A Practical Guide to Streamlining Success" serves as a comprehensive manual for leaders looking to implement lean principles in their organizations effectively. This guide breaks down the theoretical underpinnings of lean methodologies into actionable strategies, demonstrating how leaders can cultivate environments that embrace continuous improvement, efficiency,
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile Methodologies

A Comprehensive Guide to Agile Practices and Principles

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

Agile Methodologies: A Comprehensive Guide to Agile Practices and Principles is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the dynamic world of Agile. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this book offers a deep dive into the core principles, practices, and frameworks that define Agile methodology. It covers everything from the foundational concepts of Agile, such ... Read more

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Agile Methodologies: A Comprehensive Guide to Agile Practices and Principles is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the dynamic world of Agile. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field, this book offers a deep dive into the core principles, practices, and frameworks that define Agile methodology. It covers everything from the foundational concepts of Agile, such
... Read more
Audiobook

Prompt Engineer's Playbook, The: How to Craft the Perfect Inputs for Maximum Results

by Evan Croft ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the true power of artificial intelligence. Are you getting generic, uninspired, or confidently incorrect answers from AI? The problem isn't the technology; it's how you communicate with it.The Prompt Engineer's Playbook is your definitive guide to moving beyond simple questions and becoming a master conductor of these powerful new minds.This is ... Read more

$1.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the true power of artificial intelligence. Are you getting generic, uninspired, or confidently incorrect answers from AI? The problem isn't the technology; it's how you communicate with it.The Prompt Engineer's Playbook is your definitive guide to moving beyond simple questions and becoming a master conductor of these powerful new minds.This is
... Read more
Audiobook

Sustainability in Software Engineering

Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development

by Steve Abrams ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every ... Read more

$17.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every
... Read more
Audiobook

Optimize Your Software Processes with Lean

by William Krebs ...

Narrated by William Krebs ...

Unabridged

59 min

Got Waste? Optimization is easy to suggest, but what tools do we use to optimize our processes? Why have some companies survived, while others have required government assistance to exist?This recording presents some high-performance secrets from Toyota and companies that use lean techniques: queuing theory, value stream maps, root cause analysis, leveraging the mind of each worker, evolving ... Read more

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Got Waste? Optimization is easy to suggest, but what tools do we use to optimize our processes? Why have some companies survived, while others have required government assistance to exist?This recording presents some high-performance secrets from Toyota and companies that use lean techniques: queuing theory, value stream maps, root cause analysis, leveraging the mind of each worker, evolving
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile is NOT Just for Software

by William Krebs ...

Narrated by William Krebs ...

Unabridged

59 min

The software development community has used Agile, Scrum, XP, and Lean for software development projects for many years now. But if these practices are good for software, why aren’t they great for other projects? And if so, which agile practices might apply? Which may need modification? And which just don’t make sense when we are not deep into coding?This 60-minute audio recording of a live ... Read more

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The software development community has used Agile, Scrum, XP, and Lean for software development projects for many years now. But if these practices are good for software, why aren’t they great for other projects? And if so, which agile practices might apply? Which may need modification? And which just don’t make sense when we are not deep into coding?This 60-minute audio recording of a live
... Read more
Audiobook

Lean Startup

How to Apply the Lean Startup Methodology to Innovate, Accelerate, and Create Successful Businesses

by Greg Caldwell ...

Narrated by K. C. Wayman ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Lean Guides with Scrum, Sprint, Kanban, DSDM, XP & Crystal Book
Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

Be the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be – no need to stress out. Build a successful business now!The book, “Lean Startup: How to Apply the Lean Startup Methodology to Innovate, Accelerate, and Create Successful Businesses” aims to help entrepreneurs build a profitable business. Failure may be inevitable, especially for startup businesses, but truth is, most of these failures could be ... Read more

$13.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Be the entrepreneur you’ve always wanted to be – no need to stress out. Build a successful business now!The book, “Lean Startup: How to Apply the Lean Startup Methodology to Innovate, Accelerate, and Create Successful Businesses” aims to help entrepreneurs build a profitable business. Failure may be inevitable, especially for startup businesses, but truth is, most of these failures could be
... Read more
Audiobook

Lean Project Management

by Daniel Green ...

Narrated by Rayan Mitchell ...

Unabridged

3 hours 13 min

In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, where adaptability is key and success is measured in efficiency, “Lean Project Management” emerges as the indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of modern projects.This comprehensive book delves into the core principles of Lean Thinking and explores how they can revolutionize project management practices. From understanding the ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, where adaptability is key and success is measured in efficiency, “Lean Project Management” emerges as the indispensable guide for navigating the complexities of modern projects.This comprehensive book delves into the core principles of Lean Thinking and explores how they can revolutionize project management practices. From understanding the
... Read more
Audiobook

Lean Project Management Volume 1: Managing Business the Lean Way

by Can Akdeniz ...

Narrated by IntroBooks ...

Unabridged

38 min

Research states that almost half of all improvement initiatives fail due to lack of effective leadership. If this is the case, then as business owners the time has never been more prudent to consider how we are managing our businesses and what kind of leadership strategies we have in place. Given that so many industries are littered with failed start-ups and businesses these days, it is clear that ... Read more

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Research states that almost half of all improvement initiatives fail due to lack of effective leadership. If this is the case, then as business owners the time has never been more prudent to consider how we are managing our businesses and what kind of leadership strategies we have in place. Given that so many industries are littered with failed start-ups and businesses these days, it is clear that
... Read more
Audiobook

Average Joe

Be the Silicon Valley Tech Genius

by Shawn Livermore ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

16 hours 9 min

The book covers numerous tech entrepreneurial founders and software developers, and the exciting brands or products that they created. It goes deep on a handful of them, narrowly divulging exactly how a few software developers and startup founders created breakthrough tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Ring, Snapchat, Bitcoin, Groupon, and more. It highlights and unpacks the general hero-worship ... Read more

$58.85 NZD

The book covers numerous tech entrepreneurial founders and software developers, and the exciting brands or products that they created. It goes deep on a handful of them, narrowly divulging exactly how a few software developers and startup founders created breakthrough tech products like Gmail, Dropbox, Ring, Snapchat, Bitcoin, Groupon, and more. It highlights and unpacks the general hero-worship
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile Manifesto

Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development

by Jacob Richardson ...

Narrated by Jacob Richardson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

Dive into the essence of Agile methodologies with "Agile Manifesto: Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development." This comprehensive guide explores each of the core values and principles declared in the Agile Manifesto, providing a deep and actionable understanding tailored for today's dynamic development environments.In February 2001, seventeen software developers crafted the Agile ... Read more

$28.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the essence of Agile methodologies with "Agile Manifesto: Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development." This comprehensive guide explores each of the core values and principles declared in the Agile Manifesto, providing a deep and actionable understanding tailored for today's dynamic development environments.In February 2001, seventeen software developers crafted the Agile
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile y Scrum: Descubra el poder de la gestión de proyectos Agile, Lean Thinking, el proceso Kanban y Scrum

by Robert McCarthy ...

Narrated by Luis Trumper ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

Si siempre ha querido aprender sobre la metodología Agile, pero nunca ha encontrado información sencilla y fiable, siga leyendo...Dos manuscritos en un libro:El Método Agile: Lo que Necesita Saber Sobre Gestión de Proyectos Agile, el Proceso Kanban, Pensamiento Lean, y ScrumScrum: Lo que necesita saber sobre esta metodología ágil para la gestión de proyectosLa filosofía Agile y los marcos Agile ... Read more

$37.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Si siempre ha querido aprender sobre la metodología Agile, pero nunca ha encontrado información sencilla y fiable, siga leyendo...Dos manuscritos en un libro:El Método Agile: Lo que Necesita Saber Sobre Gestión de Proyectos Agile, el Proceso Kanban, Pensamiento Lean, y ScrumScrum: Lo que necesita saber sobre esta metodología ágil para la gestión de proyectosLa filosofía Agile y los marcos Agile
... Read more
Audiobook

AI Product Development

Integrating Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Scalable Infrastructure to Deliver Intelligent Software Solutions

by Sam Miley ...

Narrated by Maha Ameer ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a powerful force shaping how modern software is designed, built, and delivered. AI Product Development is a comprehensive and practical guide for product managers, engineers, data scientists, and tech leaders who are committed to creating intelligent products that solve real-world problems at scale.This book bridges the gap between ... Read more

$18.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a powerful force shaping how modern software is designed, built, and delivered. AI Product Development is a comprehensive and practical guide for product managers, engineers, data scientists, and tech leaders who are committed to creating intelligent products that solve real-world problems at scale.This book bridges the gap between
... Read more
Audiobook

Evolution of Software Development Methodologies, The

Navigating the Paths of Creation: An Overview of Software Development Methodologies

by Sophia Wilson ...

Narrated by Sophia Wilson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

"The Evolution of Software Development Methodologies: Navigating the Paths of Creation: An Overview of Software Development Methodologies," gives a comprehensive review of the tactics, procedures, and inventions that have pushed forward software development. This book explores the change in the development of software: from very structured and systematic approaches to flexible and dynamic ... Read more

$30.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"The Evolution of Software Development Methodologies: Navigating the Paths of Creation: An Overview of Software Development Methodologies," gives a comprehensive review of the tactics, procedures, and inventions that have pushed forward software development. This book explores the change in the development of software: from very structured and systematic approaches to flexible and dynamic
... Read more
Audiobook

User Experience (UX)

A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions

by May Sherry ...

Narrated by Sam Finley ...

Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

"User Experience (UX): A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions" is your essential roadmap to mastering the art and science of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, processes, and practices that create exceptional user experiences.Packed with practical advice, case studies, and real ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

"User Experience (UX): A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Delightful Digital Interactions" is your essential roadmap to mastering the art and science of UX design. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this book provides a thorough exploration of the principles, processes, and practices that create exceptional user experiences.Packed with practical advice, case studies, and real
... Read more
Audiobook

Managing teams in the Age of AI

A step-by-step guide for managing technical personas, process transformation, and fostering innovation

by Ankur Agrawal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The latest unprecedented advancement of AI is considered a significant evolution of technology. It is perceived that AI can do many tasks faster and better than humans. Hence, the role of a software engineer is rapidly evolving and getting reshaped by AI. In light of this, navigating the rapidly changing landscape of AI is no longer a choice but a ... Read more

$37.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The latest unprecedented advancement of AI is considered a significant evolution of technology. It is perceived that AI can do many tasks faster and better than humans. Hence, the role of a software engineer is rapidly evolving and getting reshaped by AI. In light of this, navigating the rapidly changing landscape of AI is no longer a choice but a
... Read more
Audiobook

Agile Project Management

Beginner's Step by Step Guide to Learn Scrum

by Andy Vickler ...

Narrated by Helpful Matthew ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Agile Project Management
Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

Scrum is gaining immense popularity among the corporate world managers and chief executive officers due to its speed, high efficiency, and customer satisfaction. It allows you to double your revenue by speedily producing high-quality products, without wasting precious human and monetary resources.This book walks you through step-by-step techniques for deploying the Scrum method in your ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Scrum is gaining immense popularity among the corporate world managers and chief executive officers due to its speed, high efficiency, and customer satisfaction. It allows you to double your revenue by speedily producing high-quality products, without wasting precious human and monetary resources.This book walks you through step-by-step techniques for deploying the Scrum method in your
... Read more
Audiobook

Software Engineering Fundamentals

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

47 min

Software Engineering Fundamentals is distinctive in its reportage of such subject matters as real-time software design, software metrics, reliability, planning, testing and integration, cost and schedule estimation, human factors, process sizing, quality assurance, technical management, and risk management.If one takes a look regressively back and indulge into more abstract and theoretical facades ... Read more

$9.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Software Engineering Fundamentals is distinctive in its reportage of such subject matters as real-time software design, software metrics, reliability, planning, testing and integration, cost and schedule estimation, human factors, process sizing, quality assurance, technical management, and risk management.If one takes a look regressively back and indulge into more abstract and theoretical facades
... Read more
Audiobook

Managing Humans

Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager

by Michael Lopp ...

Narrated by TJ Johnson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 39 min

Read hilarious stories with serious lessons that Michael Lopp extracts from his varied and sometimes bizarre experiences as a manager at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, Symantec, Slack, and Borland. Many of the stories first appeared in primitive form in Lopp's perennially popular blog, Rands in Repose. The Third Edition of Managing Humans contains a whole new season of episodes from the ... Read more

$30.99 NZD

Read hilarious stories with serious lessons that Michael Lopp extracts from his varied and sometimes bizarre experiences as a manager at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, Symantec, Slack, and Borland. Many of the stories first appeared in primitive form in Lopp's perennially popular blog, Rands in Repose. The Third Edition of Managing Humans contains a whole new season of episodes from the
... Read more

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