Daniel Mezick, a thought leader in Agile, critiques the coercive practices embedded in the Agile framework. He argues that a network of institutions and consultants normalize harmful impositions of Agile methods on teams without consent. Mezick highlights the detrimental effects of the ‘Agile Industrial Complex,’ which perpetuates command-and-control approaches and stifles innovation. He also discusses the widespread disillusionment with rigid Agile practices, emphasizing the need to return to core principles for truly effective project management.