A Tale of Two Systems
Lean and Agile Software Development for Business Leaders
Michael K. Levine
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
ISBN: 978-1-4398-0389-9, 2009, 344 pp.
"In the epilogue, Levine summarizes the lessons leaders should take away from
this wonderful tale. This chapter alone is worth the price of the book; following
the story brings a deep appreciation of its wisdom."
- Mary Poppendieck, author of
Implementing Lean Software Development: From Concept to Cash
This book considers two systems development projects. One proves to be an
expensive failure, while the other succeeds in creating a major new revenue stream
and solving important customer needs. Contrasting the methods employed in a
traditional, process-centric waterfall approach, with a Lean and agile-inspired approach, this book provides an
understanding of why Lean thinking is so well-suited to contemporary environments.