ASML’s Architects

In the 1980s the American heavyweights Perkin-Elmer and GCA came under incredible fire from their Japanese competitors Canon and Nikon in the chip lithography market. As a result, the US lost its two-decade monopoly on this key technology, which is the driving force behind Moore’s law.

Meanwhile, an obscure, inconsequential lithography company in the Netherlands was taking its first steps. This company, ASML, is now an unparalleled success. It is the world’s biggest a...

Value delivery gets more difficult when organizations grow. The enterprise structures challenge the way of working. Challenges that change when organizations progress on their Agile journey. Agile leaders need to shift their focus from the teams to collaboration and business outcome. Agile coaches discover that they need additional skills and knowledge to support them.

Derk-Jan de Grood created a rich source of knowledge for Agile coaches and leaders to combine forces and guide their organiz...

In a world of rapid change and growing complexity, agility is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. In this updated and expanded edition of The waves of Agile, Derk-Jan de Grood dives deep into the evolving landscape of Agile transformation. With four distinct waves of Agile adoption, this book provides a practical guide for leaders, coaches and teams striving to deliver real value.

Through relatable case studies, visual models and actionable insights, Derk-Jan addresses challenges unique to...