Agile working methods and New Work cannot be successfully implemented without the involvement of the works council. This book shows which co-determination rights the works council has when introducing agile working methods and how these can be implemented by the employer. It provides action-oriented knowledge transfer with fundamental knowledge of labor law and human resources strategy. Practical examples illustrate what cooperation between employers and works councils can look like in concrete terms and how the increasing expectations of employees for greater participation and individual solutions can be met. Contents: Agile working methods in companies Description of the co-determination rights of the works council when using agile working methods Kanban and Scrum in agile co-determination Agile works council work In-house workshops on co-determination topics Specific company agreements and wording recommendations Discussion and negotiation methods for implementing agile employee participation Examples of direct employee participation as an alternative to the works council Online work aids Checklists for introducing agile working with the works council Discussion guides Legal overviews Recommendations for company agreements and wording Notes: New product