
Siegfried Kaltenecker
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To be clear, Siegfried Kaltenecker, is not an official supporter of Evolved; no support should be assumed. At the same time, we think curious people should be aware of their work.
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Here are references and descriptions for books authored or co-authored by **Siegfried Kaltenecker**:
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## Kanban Change Leadership: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Description:**
This book provides a comprehensive guide to managing change with Kanban. It explains how to create a culture of continuous improvement by combining change management principles with Kanban practices. The authors present actionable frameworks for introducing and sustaining Kanban in organizations, addressing both the human and technical aspects of transformation. The book is rich with real-world examples and practical tools for leaders and practitioners seeking to foster lasting change and agility in their teams and organizations[2][4].
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## Flight Levels: Leading Organizations with Business Agility
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Description:**
*Flight Levels* introduces a model for achieving business agility across organizations without relying on rigid scaling frameworks. The book details the core concepts of Flight Levels—such as horizons, core activities, and system architectures—and guides readers through designing and implementing improvement initiatives that connect strategy to execution. It offers practical advice for building coordination and strategy systems at different organizational levels, helping leaders and teams achieve measurable improvements in flow and collaboration[1].
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## Leading Self-Organising Teams (Mini-Book)
**Author:** Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Description:**
This concise workbook provides practice-based guidance on leading self-organizing teams in lean and agile environments. Kaltenecker defines self-organization, outlines its importance for modern organizations, and presents a model for leadership as a team sport. The book combines foundational concepts, core values, leadership capabilities, and a collection of practical tools, making it a valuable resource for leaders aiming to cultivate effective, autonomous teams[3].
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## Kanban in der IT: Eine Kultur der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung schaffen (German)
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Description:**
This German-language book (translated as *Kanban in IT: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement*) is a foundational text for implementing Kanban in IT organizations. It covers the cultural and technical aspects of continuous improvement, offering practical strategies and case studies for teams and organizations adopting Kanban[1].
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## Kanban in der Praxis: Vom Teamfokus zur Wertschöpfung (German)
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Publisher:** Hanser Verlag
**Publication Date:** November 2016
**ISBN:** 978-3-446-44343-3
**Description:**
This book (translated as *Kanban in Practice: From Team Focus to Value Creation*) provides actionable insights for moving beyond team-level Kanban to create value at the organizational level. It is aimed at practitioners seeking to scale Kanban practices and drive broader organizational improvements[1].
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Here are references and descriptions for books authored or co-authored by **Siegfried Kaltenecker**:
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## Kanban Change Leadership: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Publisher:** John Wiley & Sons
**Publication Date:** March 30, 2015
**ISBN:** 978-1119019701
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## Flight Levels: Leading Organizations with Business Agility
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Publisher:** LEANability PRESS
**Publication Date:** 2021
**ISBN:** 978-3903205000
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## Leading Self-Organising Teams (Mini-Book)
**Author:** Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Publisher:** InfoQ
**Publication Date:** 2015
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## Kanban in der IT: Eine Kultur der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung schaffen (German)
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Publisher:** Hanser Verlag
**Publication Date:** 3rd Edition, January 2018
**ISBN:** 978-3-446-45360-9
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## Kanban in der Praxis: Vom Teamfokus zur Wertschöpfung (German)
**Authors:** Klaus Leopold, Siegfried Kaltenecker
**Publisher:** Hanser Verlag
**Publication Date:** November 2016
**ISBN:** 978-3-446-44343-3