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Why agile fails (Lean Agile Scotland 2012)

mattwynne
September 22, 2012

Why agile fails (Lean Agile Scotland 2012)

As a BDD / TDD trainer and coach, Matt has seen lots of organisations that have struggled to enjoy the full benefits of agile.

This talk explores the reasons why this happens, and what we can do about it.

mattwynne

September 22, 2012
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  1. Always be Learning What does the market want? What should

    our architecture be? Do we have the right people on the team? What technology should we use? What should we build first? How long will this take? How do I write a test for this? What should I name this class?
  2. "It is known that, when we learn or train in

    something, we pass through the stages of Shu, Ha, and Ri.
  3. "In shu, we repeat the forms and discipline ourselves so

    that our bodies absorb the forms that our forbearers created. "We remain faithful to the forms with no deviation.
  4. "Next, in the stage of ha, once we have disciplined

    ourselves to acquire the forms and movements, we make innovations. "In this process the forms may be broken and discarded.
  5. "Finally, in ri, we completely depart from the forms, open

    the door to creative technique, and arrive in a place where we act in accordance with what our heart/mind desires, unhindered while not overstepping laws. -- Seishiro Endo