The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad Did We Fail Agile? Shame On Us!!
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Mar 11, 2025 Developers faced years of frustration with unhelpful requirements. The shift in the 2000s highlighted the need for flexible collaboration and meaningful results. Emphasizing mindset over rigid methodologies could empower teams. The podcast underscores the risks of sticking to outdated management styles while calling for innovative leadership. Embracing change is key to achieving genuine Agile success, fostering a culture centered on value creation.
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Agile's Downfall
- Agile's failure stems from our resistance to the unknown and clinging to plans and control.
- We've reverted to old habits, prioritizing output over outcome and opinions over evidence.
User Story Distortion
- User stories, meant to foster collaboration, have become rigid requirements.
- This stifles conversation and understanding of user needs, hindering Agile's collaborative spirit.
Misuse of Story Points
- Story points, designed for estimating complexity, are often converted back to absolute time.
- This misses the point of embracing the unknown and leveraging story points for knowledge growth.