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The Agile Era

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A FAD BLASTS into existence and delivers a quick rush of joy, but seldom lasts. A trend indicates a direction, solves a problem, and gains strength over time. A trend may eventually fade but it has longevity.

A trend satisfies a different human need. A trend gains power over time, because it’s not merely part of a moment, it’s a tool, a connector that will become more valuable as other people commit to engaging in it.

—Seth Godin, Sethsblog/2015, August 21, 2015

Agile methods, methodologies, and mindset, after more than 20 years of gaining acceptance and use worldwide, appear to be a solid trend, not a fad. As the clock ...

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