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Reviews From the Foreword by Philip Kotler “Revolution is the single thing that never stays the same in the dynamic world of modern business. Agility must be embraced as a key philosophy by organizations if they are to succeed in this constantly changing environment. The important and essential manual, Agile Business Transformations: Priorities, Lessons, and Practice, helps readers navigate the treacherous landscape of agile transition in business. You’ll discover a goldmine of tips, tricks, and best practices given by professionals who have taken transformational experiences in these sections. This book serves as a guide for leaders and practitioners alike, from comprehending the priorities that support successful agile transitions to learning from real-world experiences. The authors guide you through the complexities of adopting agile while highlighting the obstacles and successes encountered along the route. This book contains priceless insights that may be implemented in a variety of organizational scenarios, regardless of whether you are an experienced CEO, a project manager, or an agile enthusiast. Greater than just a book, Agile Business Transformations provides a road map for thriving in a time of rapid change. Let this book serve as your trustworthy guide as you set out on your own agile journey. It will illuminate the way ahead and assist you in transforming your company with assurance and purpose.” —Phillip Kotler, American marketing author and consultant, and professor emeritus; the S. C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Illinois The corporate environment today is rapidly evolving, and it is of vital importance to organizations that they keep abreast with this evolution. A major point of struggle for most organizations is to navigate complex markets, new technologies, and shifting client demands in a highly competitive environment. Agile business approaches may just be the answer, as they promote transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth in response to these dynamic pressures. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Satyajit Chakrabarti, PhD Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Engineering and Management, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Satyajit Chakrabarti, PhD, is a professor, technologist, serial entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. He is an avid philanthropist and social entrepreneur. He has published extensively in the fields of artificial intelligence, IoT, and data science and has over 20 patents filed in various fields of technology. Dr. Chakrabarti is the Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Engineering and Management, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He has special expertise in management consulting, strategic management, technology applications, and problem solving using innovation and innovative technologies. He earned his PhD in Nanotechnology at the National Institute of Technology, India, and his master’s in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, Canada. Subrata Chattopadhyay, PhD Professor, Business Administration Department, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India Subrata Chattopadhyay, PhD, is presently working as a Professor in the Business Administration Department at the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India. He is well-versed in cutting-edge teaching techniques and has extensive industry connections. He has published more than 23 articles in seminars and conferences and contributed to more than 30 international journals. In addition, he is the author of three books, Values and Ethics for Engineers and Managers, Transport Management, and Computations in Estate Management. As a life member of ISTD, CMA, PRSI, NIPM, NHRD, NFED, and ISABS, he also provides mentorship and consulting services to a number of other organizations. He holds MSc, MBA, and PhD degrees from IIT-ISM Dhanbad, India. Udit Chawla, PhD Associate Professor, Business Administration Department, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India Udit Chawla, PhD, is presently working as an Associate Professor in Business Administration Department at the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India. He is an accomplished academician with a track record of employment in the higher education sector and is a strong education professional focused on business analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He has expertise in R, SPSS, SAS, PYTHON, etc. He has published more than 20 articles in reputed international journals, which are indexed in ABDC, Scopus, SCI, etc., and he has contributed more than 30 articles presented at international conferences such as IIMs, etc. He holds BTech, MBA, and PhD degrees in Management. Sundeep Singh Sondhi, PhD Dean, Department of Business Administration (BBA and MBA Programs), University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India Sundeep Singh Sondhi, PhD, is currently serving as the Dean of the Department of Business Administration (BBA and MBA programs) at the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India. He has been associated with academics and the department for the last five years. Prior to this, in his corporate life, he was involved in business development through direct and indirect sales, partner recruitment, and training across multiple industries. He has more than 25 years of rich experience in the industry. His area of interest is developing solutions and relationships with both internal and external customers that result in win-win situations. He completed his PhD from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India, in the area of Strategic Management. Arunava Dalal, PhD Assistant Professor, Business Administration Department, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India Dr. Dalal is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Business Administration Department at the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India. He has published more than five articles in reputed international journals, which are indexed in ABDC, Scopus, etc. He also has a rich experience working in the industry for more than 17 years. He is also currently pursuing PhD from the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India. |
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