{"product_id":"software-ownership-transfer","title":"Software Ownership Transfer","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganizations invest immense amounts of time, resources, and attention in their software projects. But all too often, when it's time to transfer the finished project to new \"owners,\" they settle for the most superficial classroom training, documentation, and code walkthroughs. These conventional approaches to knowledge transfer often fail, dramatically reducing the value of new systems in production. You can do much better - and \u003cb\u003eSoftware Ownership Transfer \u003c\/b\u003ewill show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first practical, hands-on guide to knowledge transfer in today's agile environments. Using a realistic, large-scale case study, ThoughtWorks expert Vinod Sankaranarayanan shows how to elevate knowledge transfer from \"necessary evil\" to an activity full of agility and innovation, and bring together multiple organizations and cultures to make ownership transfer work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSankaranarayanan explains why mere documentation of error reports and processes isn't enough, and shows how to successfully craft a knowledge transfer program that's more substantive and effective. Along the way, he offers guidance on overcoming the commercial compromises and personal tensions often associated with transferring systems to new ownership; and on transforming mere \"knowledge transfer\" into something much better: \"taking ownership.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinod Sankaranarayanan\u003c\/b\u003e, a Project Management Consultant at ThoughtWorks, has advised many organizations in the Finance, Travel, Retail, and Healthcare space. Along the way he has handled several large project delivery responsibilities. He has witnessed and driven several sourcing transitions for his clients. Vinod started his professional career in the pre-Agile era and later adapted to the Agile model of working. This has enabled him to empathize with and provide practical suggestions to clients who often find themselves making Agile transitions and sourcing transitions at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinod has essayed the roles of a business analyst, tester, pre-sales consultant, program manager, account manager, Agile coach, and practice leader as part of his long IT Journey.\u003cbr\u003eBefore ThoughtWorks, Vinod worked at Mindtree, a well-known IT services organization. At Mindtree he was one of the founding members of the Business Analysts Council and the Agile Council, focusing on creating organizational capacity to win and execute consulting as well as Agile projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50506633576518,"sku":"9780134181011","price":2265.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/2797\/1142\/files\/41g6l4HYyZL.jpg?v=1790331453","url":"https:\/\/cb-india.com\/products\/software-ownership-transfer","provider":"Computer Bookshop (India) Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}