CHAPTER 19: AVOIDING COMMON AGILE TRAPS
The simplicity and low overheads that make using Agile methodologies so appealing also make it highly susceptible to misapplication. The following identifies some of the most common traps that organizations have fallen into when implementing Agile.
Undermining Agile principles
There is a difference between adapting Agile to suit the preferred work practices of your organization (e.g. adjusting iteration timeframes or using videoconferencing instead of face-to-face meetings), and adapting Agile in a way that contravenes the underlying principles that drive its effectiveness. For example, applying a handful of Agile practices (e.g. daily stand-up meetings and Test-Driven Development) without the benefit of ...
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