Aoba-BBT Group Company IT Preneurs Director Chikako Mogami's New Book 'Agile First Step: Clearly Understanding Agile Basics and How to Utilize It'
IT Preneurs Director Chikako Mogami, from Aoba-BBT Group, is publishing a new book, 'Agile First Step: Clearly Understanding Agile Basics and How to Utilize It,' from Shoeisha on May 19, 2026. This introductory guide explains Agile basics and practical applications for a wide audience, including those involved in DX promotion and the 'Tiny Team' era.
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Aoba-BBT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Iwao Shibata; hereinafter "Aoba-BBT") announces that Chikako Mogami, Director of its group company IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Muneyuki Okamoto; hereinafter "IT Preneurs"), will publish a new book titled 'Agile First Step: Clearly Understanding Agile Basics and How to Utilize It' on May 19, 2026.
This book is the latest installment in the popular "First Step" series, following the highly acclaimed 'ITIL First Step.' It is an introductory guide that carefully explains the very basics of Agile, written for "the ordinary you," not just hardcore developers or shrewd executives.
Amazon product page: https://amzn.asia/d/01mQie4O
■ Background of Publication
Agile is not only widely known as a software development methodology but has also seen increasing application in various fields regardless of industry or job type, such as management, human resources, and marketing, in recent years. On the other hand, while there are many specialized books for developers and application guides for business use, there have not been many books that simply explain the very basics of "What is Agile?" for non-specialist readers.
To fill this gap, this book gently unravels Agile's concepts and practical points using familiar and concrete case studies such as "housework," "summer vacation homework," "sales," and "manufacturers." It is a must-read for the "Tiny Team" era, where outcomes are maximized with a small number of people + AI.
■ Key Points of This Book
- Clearly understand Agile basics through unique case studies
- Applicable to a wide range of readers from new employees and beginner engineers to DX promotion managers and management
- Systematically organizes key elements such as Scrum, Lean, and the Agile Software Development Manifesto
- Effective for those who have experienced failure in implementing Agile to "start over"
■ Recommended for
- Those who want to learn Agile from the basics
- New employees, beginner engineers
- Those who want to accelerate business with Tiny Teams (elite few + AI)
- Those who are confused about "Scrum? Lean? What are they, really?"
- Those who want to introduce Agile into their company / Those who have tried and failed
- Those in charge of DX promotion
■ Table of Contents
Introduction: What is Agile?
Chapter 01: [Case Study 1] What happens if Agile is introduced to summer vacation homework?
Chapter 02: [Case Study 2] What happens if Agile is introduced to housework?
Chapter 03: [Case Study 3] What happens if Agile is introduced to sales?
Chapter 04: [Case Study 4] What happens if Agile is introduced to manufacturers?
Chapter 05: Origins and History of Agile
Chapter 06: Agile Software Development Manifesto
Chapter 07: In-depth Analysis of Scrum
Chapter 08: Agile Q&A
■ Book Overview
● Book Title:
'Agile First Step: Clearly Understanding Agile Basics and How to Utilize It'
● Author: Chikako Mogami
● Release Date: May 19, 2026
● Format: Paperback
● Publisher: Shoeisha
● Purchase: https://amzn.asia/d/01mQie4O
■ Author Profile
Chikako Mogami (Mogami Chikako)
Director, IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
Experienced broadly in system engineering, including design, construction, operation, and education of open systems. In 2008, joined Japan Quint Co., Ltd., which provides IT service management and sourcing governance education and consulting. Appointed Representative Director in March 2012. After integration with IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific, assumed current position. Engages in consulting to contribute to business success through strengthening IT management, including IT service management, Lean, Agile, and DevOps.
[Main Books]
'ITIL First Step: Clearly Understanding ITIL Basics and Business Improvement Mechanisms' (Shoeisha)
'ITIL 4 Textbook: Service Management Textbook Learning from Best Practices' (Shoeisha)
About IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
In an era of rapid change, such as the rapid advancement of AI technology, IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific supports organizational development and human resource training for companies aiming to promote DX, internalize operations, and maximize business value. We offer a wide range of services, including training, curriculum development, and instructor training, centered on Agile, DevOps, and IT Service Management. Aiming for transformation into an "agile and collaborative organization."
This book is the latest installment in the popular "First Step" series, following the highly acclaimed 'ITIL First Step.' It is an introductory guide that carefully explains the very basics of Agile, written for "the ordinary you," not just hardcore developers or shrewd executives.
Amazon product page: https://amzn.asia/d/01mQie4O
■ Background of Publication
Agile is not only widely known as a software development methodology but has also seen increasing application in various fields regardless of industry or job type, such as management, human resources, and marketing, in recent years. On the other hand, while there are many specialized books for developers and application guides for business use, there have not been many books that simply explain the very basics of "What is Agile?" for non-specialist readers.
To fill this gap, this book gently unravels Agile's concepts and practical points using familiar and concrete case studies such as "housework," "summer vacation homework," "sales," and "manufacturers." It is a must-read for the "Tiny Team" era, where outcomes are maximized with a small number of people + AI.
■ Key Points of This Book
- Clearly understand Agile basics through unique case studies
- Applicable to a wide range of readers from new employees and beginner engineers to DX promotion managers and management
- Systematically organizes key elements such as Scrum, Lean, and the Agile Software Development Manifesto
- Effective for those who have experienced failure in implementing Agile to "start over"
■ Recommended for
- Those who want to learn Agile from the basics
- New employees, beginner engineers
- Those who want to accelerate business with Tiny Teams (elite few + AI)
- Those who are confused about "Scrum? Lean? What are they, really?"
- Those who want to introduce Agile into their company / Those who have tried and failed
- Those in charge of DX promotion
■ Table of Contents
Introduction: What is Agile?
Chapter 01: [Case Study 1] What happens if Agile is introduced to summer vacation homework?
Chapter 02: [Case Study 2] What happens if Agile is introduced to housework?
Chapter 03: [Case Study 3] What happens if Agile is introduced to sales?
Chapter 04: [Case Study 4] What happens if Agile is introduced to manufacturers?
Chapter 05: Origins and History of Agile
Chapter 06: Agile Software Development Manifesto
Chapter 07: In-depth Analysis of Scrum
Chapter 08: Agile Q&A
■ Book Overview
● Book Title:
'Agile First Step: Clearly Understanding Agile Basics and How to Utilize It'
● Author: Chikako Mogami
● Release Date: May 19, 2026
● Format: Paperback
● Publisher: Shoeisha
● Purchase: https://amzn.asia/d/01mQie4O
■ Author Profile
Chikako Mogami (Mogami Chikako)
Director, IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
Experienced broadly in system engineering, including design, construction, operation, and education of open systems. In 2008, joined Japan Quint Co., Ltd., which provides IT service management and sourcing governance education and consulting. Appointed Representative Director in March 2012. After integration with IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific, assumed current position. Engages in consulting to contribute to business success through strengthening IT management, including IT service management, Lean, Agile, and DevOps.
[Main Books]
'ITIL First Step: Clearly Understanding ITIL Basics and Business Improvement Mechanisms' (Shoeisha)
'ITIL 4 Textbook: Service Management Textbook Learning from Best Practices' (Shoeisha)
About IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
In an era of rapid change, such as the rapid advancement of AI technology, IT Preneurs Japan Asia Pacific supports organizational development and human resource training for companies aiming to promote DX, internalize operations, and maximize business value. We offer a wide range of services, including training, curriculum development, and instructor training, centered on Agile, DevOps, and IT Service Management. Aiming for transformation into an "agile and collaborative organization."