Introduction: learning from the best practitioners / Alexander Laufer -- Developing a missile : the power of autonomy and learning / Alexander Laufer, Dan Ward, Alistair Cockburn -- Building of memory : managing creativity through action / Alexander Laufer, Zvi Ziklik, Jeffrey Russell -- Flying solar-powered airplanes : soaring high on spirit and systems -- Alexander laufer, edward hoffman, don cohen -- Transferring harbor cranes : delivering a bold idea through meticulous -- Preparations and quick responsiveness / Alexander Laufer, Zvi Ziklik, Jeffrey Russell -- A successful downsizing : developing a culture of trust and responsibility / Alexander Laufer, Dan Ward, Alistair Cockburn -- A peaceful evacuation : building a multi-project battalion by leading -- Upward / Alexander Laufer, Zvi Ziklik, Dora Cohenca-Zall -- Exploring space : shaping culture by exploiting location / Alexander Laufer, Edward Hoffman, Don Cohen -- Building a dairy plant : accelerating speed by splitting and harmonizing / Alexander Laufer, Jeffrey Russell, Dora Cohenca-Zall -- Epilogue: take-home practices / Alexander Laufer.