Unlocking Agile's Missed Potential

Introduction

The Lost Potential of Agile Development

I wrote this book because I want to see Agile development fulfill its promises. My assertion is that organizations that retain Waterfall planning have not obtained the true benefits of Agile. I found that organizations often referred to their software development frameworks as a “hybrid” approach. After almost a decade of software development consulting, I learned to recognize that the term “hybrid” was a sure sign of a failed Agile implementation. It meant that engineering was still held to fixed schedule and release content commitments. This book will show that Waterfall planning is the antithesis of Agile. However, product managers can now adopt new planning methods that support Agile ...