Agile Manifesto co-author on making process 'beacon of hope'
Jon Kern criticizes the deviation from Agile Manifesto's ideals, denouncing the "Agile Industrial Complex." He emphasizes understanding Agile's essence, promoting genuine practices over rigid frameworks for successful project navigation and growth.
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Jon Kern, one of the authors of the Agile Manifesto, criticizes the proliferation of processes and frameworks that have deviated from the manifesto's original ideals, labeling it the "Agile Industrial Complex." He expresses concern over the recent report on Agile failure rates, dismissing it as flawed and not reflective of true Agile practices. Kern emphasizes the importance of understanding the essence of Agile beyond just following frameworks like Kanban or Scrum. He aims to highlight Agile exemplars to showcase successful Agile implementations and guide others in adopting a more genuine Agile mindset. Kern stresses the need to return to the core principles of the Agile Manifesto to navigate the increasing complexity of modern projects. He advocates for a shift towards a more mindful and pragmatic approach to Agile, rather than a rigid and dogmatic one. Kern's mission is to serve as a "beacon of hope" by promoting a deeper understanding of Agile principles to enhance individual and organizational capacities in facing project challenges.
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2 commentsI will die on this hill.
Dysfunctional organizations will not be saved by Agile. It seems to be a common theme that Agile has become like violence: If it ain't working, you aren't using enough of it/using it right.
Meanwhile, organizations that have excellent communication and are well organized would more than likely produce quality software regardless of the development methodology.
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