One thing I've learned over the years about process is that a "bad" process that is followed consistently and with buy-in from everyone involved will always out

One thing I've learned over the years about process is that a "bad" process that is followed consistently and with buy-in from everyone involved will always out perform the "good" process that is followed haphazardly or with only lip service buy-in. I liken this to diets. Paleo suggests not eating bread (among other things). However, not eating bread doesn't mean you are doing Paleo. The benefits of Paleo are intended to be realized via a systemic application. So whether it is agile or diets, make rules that work for you (and yours). Then stick to them. Periodically review if they are working. If they aren't change the part that isn't into a new rule and then repeat. There is no one size fits all in these things.