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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 9h

In case you missed any, here are the articles we published on our blog in September! How We Use AI at IT Revolution: A Transparent Look at AI and Writing itrev.io/3SWtWl3 Collective Confidence: A Conversation with André Martin itrev.io/4g3wfub 🧵

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 18h

We hope to see you at the virtual launch for The IT/OT Handbook on October 6! itrev.io/4hnRybW

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 01/10/2026

If you've been wondering what The IT/OT Handbook is all about...well, good news! David Ariens and Willem van Lammeren made a video all about it. itrev.io/47z12Lr

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 30/09/2026

Amazon: itrev.io/46TtWG4 Barnes & Noble: itrev.io/4xfo18W Bookshop․org: itrev.io/3VnMiMP Sign up for our newsletter to get future updates: itrev.io/3XUjwzR

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 30/09/2026

Coming spring 2027, a new book by Mark Schwartz, the author of A Seat at the Table, The (Delicate) Art of Bureaucracy, and many other books. Mark's new book, The Real CIO, is a guide that cuts through platitudes and stale frameworks to offer real ways forward. Preorder now! 🔗 🧵

The cover of The Real CIO by Mark Schwartz.

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 30/09/2026

Listen to a sample of the Output to Outcome audiobook on our YouTube channel: buff.ly/NXQc9pF

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 29/09/2026

What the experts are saying about Hyperadaptive: “I appreciate how [the book] balances ambition with operational discipline, grounded in real case studies, clear stages, and a very human view of the change curve our people are being asked to walk.” —Ed Keisling, SVP, Chief AI Officer, Progress

“We’re all being asked the same question right now: ‘Where do we start, and how do we scale responsibly?’ Hyperadaptive answers that with a concrete path from isolated pilots to AI‑native ways of working. I appreciate how it balances ambition with operational discipline, grounded in real case studies, clear stages, and a very human view of the change curve our people are being asked to walk.”

—Ed Keisling, SVP, Chief AI Officer, Progress

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 28/09/2026

Review time up 441%, incidents per pull request up 243%: one bank's AI-accelerated code pipeline just moved its bottleneck downstream. "AI-Driven Organizational Value" argues freed-up capacity isn't captured value, and most orgs are measuring the wrong half. buff.ly/KVaM3Pg

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 26/09/2026

Three themes (Understand, Cooperate, and Scale) represent the three parts of The IT/OT Handbook, and authors David Ariens and Willem van Lammeren will talk with guests representing each at their launch event on Oct 6, 2026. Oct 6, 2026 | 4PM CET Sign up today: buff.ly/n3rA7Um

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 25/09/2026

🎧 AUDIOBOOK GIVEAWAY! Enter to win 1 of 5 free Audible copies of Signals & Levers by Elisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi! 🇺🇸 US & 🇬🇧 UK • 18+ • No purchase necessary Entries close Sept. 30 at 11:59pm PT. Enter + see full terms: itrev.io/-Signals-and...

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 24/09/2026

"Even small adjustments to meetings can bring a noticeable shift that helps people begin to believe things can be different." —Practice Makes Culture by Christine Hudson and Ronica Roth

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 22/09/2026

We're celebrating the release of Signals & Levers with a giveaway! Follow the link below for a chance to win a free audiobook! 🇺🇸 US & 🇬🇧 UK • 18+ • No purchase necessary Entries close Sept. 30 at 11:59pm PT. Enter + see full terms: itrev.io/-Signals-and...

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 22/09/2026

Today, Signals & Levers is officially out to the world! Huge congratulations to the authors, Elisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi! This book will really help you think about your org from multiple perspectives. Pick up a copy today!

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 21/09/2026

“With Output to Outcome, Mik defines the next critical shift for enterprises in the age of AI—moving from activity to measurable impact... This is a must-read—and a call to action—for every software-driven organization.” —Dean Leffingwell, Creator of SAFe

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 21/09/2026

Amazon had a thirteen-hour outage this year, reportedly tied to AI-generated code. AI speeds up writing code, but review, testing, and deployment still take the same amount of time. Signals & Levers maps what happens when one part of a system accelerates and the rest doesn't. buff.ly/OKExHsD

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 18/09/2026

Join authors David Ariens and Willem van Lammeren, and an impressive panel of guests, for the virtual launch of their book, The IT/OT Handbook! Oct 6, 2026 | 4PM CET Sign up today: buff.ly/n3rA7Um

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 18/09/2026

"Potential doesn't look like perfection—it looks like continuous, humble learning." —Practice Makes Culture by Christine Hudson and Ronica Roth

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 17/09/2026

Vibe Coding is part of the Audible Autumn Harvest sale for Audible Premium Plus members. Get it and another audiobook for the price of one! What are you pairing with it? Available to Audible Premium Plus members only, 9/9/2026 - 9/22/2026, in participating regions. buff.ly/HUlnhV8

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 16/09/2026

Sign up for a workshop with Elisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi, the authors of Signals & Levers! Agile Testing Days Nov. 16 - 19, 2026 Potsdam, Germany More info: buff.ly/yn8NuGg Register: buff.ly/jfbWM03

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 16/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that next year we will publish a new book by Phil Venables. Scaling Security: The 7 Pillars of Elite Cybersecurity Programs will be available in spring 2027! You can preorder now from your favorite bookseller and sign up for our newsletter for future updates! 🧵

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 15/09/2026

What experts are saying about Practice Makes Culture: “I’ve seen many change efforts fail. Practice Makes Culture is different—a practical, day-by-day, meeting-by-meeting system for making change stick. Culture isn’t declared, it’s practiced.” —Angela T. Tucci, Board Director, CEO Coach

“As a three-time CEO and board director, I’ve seen many change efforts fail. Practice Makes Culture is different—a practical, day-by-day, meeting-by-meeting system for making change stick. Culture isn’t declared, it’s practiced.”

—Angela T. Tucci, Board Director, CEO Coach

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 15/09/2026

Gene Kim appeared on The IT/OT Insider to discuss the connection between The Phoenix Project and manufacturing, as well as David Ariens and Willem van Lammeren's upcoming book, The IT/OT Handbook. buff.ly/znh6IOa

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 13/09/2026

The audiobook version of The IT/OT Handbook is up for preorder, and you can listen to a short sample before you buy: buff.ly/UmqSBUU Written by David Ariens and Willem van Lammeren, and narrated by Rob Shapiro.

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 13/09/2026

"In the Age of AI, the managerial bedrock on which organizations are built is liquifying like sand in an earthquake." —Output to Outcome: An Operating Model for the Age of AI by Mik Kersten

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 12/09/2026

"The organizations succeeding with AI aren’t the ones with the best technology, although that matters... They’re the ones who see efficiency as a means to meaning, not an end in itself." —Hyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native by Melissa M. Reeve

"The organizations succeeding with AI aren’t the ones with the best technology, although that matters. They’re the ones who remember that all technology serves human purposes. They’re the ones who use AI’s analytical power to become more empathetic, not less. They’re the ones who see efficiency as a means to meaning, not an end in itself."

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 12/09/2026

Like all of our books, the audiobook for Collective Confidence was released at the same time as the print and digital versions. And you can listen to a sample—read by the author himself—on our YouTube Channel! buff.ly/Oawge2d

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 11/09/2026

If you're an audiobook fan, you can listen to a sample of the Signals & Levers audiobook over on our YouTube channel! buff.ly/6JEyQR5

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 10/09/2026

Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium members: don't miss this chance to get upcoming IT Revolution titles at 25% off! Use the code "PREORDER25" at checkout. Available through Barnes & Noble from Sep 9-11, 2026, in participating regions.

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 09/09/2026

From Sep 9-11, Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium members can save 25% on preorders. Snag some of these upcoming IT Revolution titles today! Use the code "PREORDER25" at checkout. Available through Barnes & Noble exclusively for Rewards & Premium Members. Available in participating regions. 🧵 🔗

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 09/09/2026

We believe transparency is very important, and since the publishing world is grappling with how AI fits into writing and publishing practices, we wanted to discuss how we are navigating these debates in nonfiction publishing. Read the article: buff.ly/GxXOBhK

Every IT Revolution author works under our formal AI policy, which rests on a simple premise: Original human insight, expertise, judgment, and authorship are essential to every IT Revolution publication.

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 08/09/2026

Today's the day! André Martin's new book, Collective Confidence, is now officially available! 🎉 This book blew us all away and changed how we think about teams. We're confident (no pun intended) that it will do the same for you!

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 08/09/2026

At eleven, André Martin's underdog soccer team won on a penalty kick with no business winning. That question became Collective Confidence. His take: shared belief isn't luck, it's buildable, one principle at a time. Read more: itrev.io/4g3wfub

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 05/09/2026

Learn more about Collective Confidence on its new website! Find out what experts are saying about the book, save on bulk orders, assess your current team, and book a talk with the author, Dr. André Martin, himself! teamand.co

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 05/09/2026

Audiobook lovers, make sure to check out the sample of the Collective Confidence audiobook, now up on our YouTube Channel! And remember to preorder the book—it hits shelves (both physical and virtual) next week. itrev.io/463lfbP

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 03/09/2026

Sign up for a workshop with Elisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi, the authors of the upcoming book Signals & Levers, at Agile Testing Days! Nov. 16 - 19, 2026 Potsdam, Germany Info: itrev.io/4bL0rcf Register: itrev.io/3Uru9wW

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 01/09/2026

"Organizational Culture is built and reinforced every single day, in every interaction, by humans working together." —from Practice Makes Culture, by Christine Hudson and Ronica Roth Order now: itrev.io/4hjACUr

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

Six Ways to Build a Team That Believes in Itself itrev.io/4z3IRtY

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

Your Teams Are Moving Faster. Why Isn’t Anything Shipping? itrev.io/45hHbQ2

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

Why Your Team’s Biggest Problem Isn’t a Skills Gap itrev.io/4i2l1Zp

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

A Conversation with Practice Makes Culture Coauthor Christine Hudson itrev.io/4yNFYgY

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

“Culture Is Built in the Small Moments”: A Conversation with Practice Makes Culture Coauthor Ronica Roth itrev.io/4yO6t5S

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

In case you missed any of our articles this month, here's a round-up of the August articles! 🧵

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 31/08/2026

In 1998, Croatia entered its first World Cup as an independent nation and finished third. André Martin points to what fueled the run: collective confidence, the shared belief that a team can figure out anything together. Read more in today's article: itrev.io/4zbBPDp

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 30/08/2026

What the experts are saying about Practice Makes Culture: “Leaders serious about building a Culture that produces results should read this book.” —Tim Miller, CEO Rally Software Order now: itrev.io/4hjACUr

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 29/08/2026

Functional silos, vanity metrics, chaotic planning cadences: the same structures that slowed teams down before AI are now the reason AI isn't paying off. Mik Kersten's Output to Outcome lays out the operating model to fix it, backed by data from 8,000+ value streams. Order now: itrev.io/4oQ0eZf

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 28/08/2026

We've got a free excerpt from Signals & Levers, the upcoming book by Elisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi, for those who can't wait for it to come out! Download excerpt: itrev.io/4qczBjj Preorder book: itrev.io/45Ggo05

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 27/08/2026

"Unsuccessful change efforts have a single common link: humans. Humans trying to work together to build something bigger than any one of them could build alone." —from Practice Makes Culture, by Christine Hudson and Ronica Roth Order now: itrev.io/4hjACUr

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 25/08/2026

Hired great people and still missing your goals? André Martin's Collective Confidence explains why stacking talent doesn't guarantee results, and lays out six principles for building the shared belief that actually matters. Preorder your copy today! itrev.io/4xBOM89

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IT Revolution @itrevolution.com · 25/08/2026

Lines of code, features shipped, story points closed. AI can produce all of it almost for free, which means measuring it tells you almost nothing. Mik Kersten's Output to Outcome shows how to connect strategy to real outcomes instead. Available now! itrev.io/4oQ0eZf

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