Steve Trapps - The Problem With Agile Is

2016 Agile Yorkshire Xmas Lightning Talks Speaker Showcase Video The Agile Yorkshire Xmas Lightning Talks Competition in 2016 featured eight incredible speakers, each delivering a fast-paced 10-minute talk on their favourite tech topics. The evening was filled with audience engagement and lively presentations. This video, captured during the 2016 event, highlights one of the exciting talks from the evening. Enjoy watching! Steve Trapps critiques how Agile is often misused in the workplace. While acknowledging the principles behind the Agile Manifesto, he compares Agile to a teenager still figuring out its identity. His main issue is that many people follow Agile practices blindly, without understanding the purpose or benefits. He uses a cycling analogy to highlight the loss of shared goals within teams. Steve also criticizes "born-again practitioners" who preach Agile dogma without questioning it. He concludes that the problem isn't with Agile itself but with how it's applied without understanding or reflection.