The Agile Orthodoxy Trap

Agile methodologies promise flexibility and responsiveness, yet many organizations find themselves trapped in rigid adherence to agile “correctness” at the expense of actual effectiveness. This phenomenon—where doing agile “right” becomes more important than achieving business outcomes—represents one of the most pervasive challenges in modern software development.

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The Far Side of Agile


When Methodology Becomes Dogma: A cautionary tale of how the methodology meant to liberate teams can become their prison

The Agile Manifesto was revolutionary when it emerged in 2001. Its authors rebelled against rigid, documentation-heavy processes that stifled creativity and responsiveness. They championed “individuals and interactions over processes and tools” and “responding to change over following a plan.”

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