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Top 10 Agile Myths Debunked
Abstract
Misconceptions about agile development abound, especially—though not exclusively—among people unfamiliar with agile methodologies. This paper by ProjectConnections Director of IT Content Kent McDonald debunks ten of the most common myths about agile development so teams and organizations will approach their agile efforts in the right mindset, and with the right expectations.
What this is
This paper by ProjectConnections Director of IT Content Kent McDonald debunks ten of the most common myths about agile development.
Why it's useful
Misconceptions about agile development abound, especially—though not exclusively—among people unfamiliar with agile methodologies. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can severely hamper an agile implementation effort. Myths misstated as facts can become barriers to attempting an agile approach, or excuses for hamstringing or discontinuing the effort. Perhaps even worse, misconceptions that create unrealistic expectations can lead a team to decide agile just doesn’t work for them, and lead them to abandon their effort before it really has a chance.
Going into an agile effort with a realistic, pragmatic understanding of the possibilities will help teams and organizations approach agile methodologies with the right mindset, and select the right techniques for their environment.
How to use it
As you read through each of these myths and the contrasting truths about agile development methods, be honest with yourself about which ones you currently buy into, or which ones you are running into with other people. Think about how these discussions apply to your situation, and discuss these ideas with others on your team to see if you have a good understanding of nuances involved in adopting agile methods.
Agile Technique Guideline: Information Radiators
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Agile Technique Guideline: Standup Meetings
Agile project teams are all about collaboration and cooperation -- working with each other, not working for the project manager. This guideline explains how to use one common agile technique -- standup meetings -- to get team members into the habit of keeping each other in the loop without spending hours every week in endless, agonizing status meetings.
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Agile: Overview and Core Methods
This paper by ProjectConnections Director of IT Content Kent McDonald debunks ten of the most common myths about agile development so teams and organizations will approach their agile efforts in the right mindset, and with the right expectations.
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