Beyond the Hype Is Agile now a dirty word?
Oct 22, 2025
Josie Walledge, a seasoned delivery principal known for her expertise in transitioning teams to Agile, joins Catherine Pratt, an experienced agile practitioner with a focus on governance, and Dave Ogle, a lead developer and community facilitator. Together, they tackle whether Agile has become a misunderstood term. The discussion covers the pitfalls of rigid frameworks, the balance between planning and flexibility, and the importance of genuine collaboration. They share insights on maintaining agility in governance and the true essence of delivering value.
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Agile Carries Multiple Meanings
- The word "Agile" means very different things to different stakeholders and often gets reduced to 'speed' or 'no planning'.
- That mismatch of expectations causes scepticism and implementation problems.
Planning Is Still Core To Agile
- Planning remains essential in Agile because the act of planning aligns people and expectations.
- Catherine Pratt stresses that planning empowers teams even when following agile principles.
Beware Cargo-Cult Agile
- 'Cargo cult' agile happens when teams perform ceremonies without understanding their purpose.
- Dave Ogle links this to lack of team autonomy and inspect-and-adapt practice.
