Hema Iyer

The 'I' in Agile - a personal journey: Revised edition Hema Iyer

Change is inevitable. Yet, many of us struggle to step out of our comfort zone, fearing failure and embarrassment. The author too grapples with the fear of losing the safety of her comfort zone when she is introduced to agile ways of working in her organisation. Her initial enthusiasm and excitement soon fades away as she is engulfed by self-doubt and self-pity. Old habits die hard and changing one's perspective can be gruelling. On the verge of quitting her job, she embarks on a journey of intense self-awareness. This is a journey of how the author overcomes her fears, confronts her insecurities, and finally finds sanity in the madness - iteratively and incrementally.------------------Hema Iyers' book, "The 'I' in Agile - a personal journey" is an open, honest and heartfelt journey on dealing with change. The challenges, the emotions and the examples are personal but very relatable. The questions Hema asks herself are thought provoking and will resonate with anyone trying to overcome feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. R. Gopalakrishnan, Author and Corporate Advisor