I see mostly pros in agile, especially compared to the waterfall methods it replaced. Of course there is no methodology that cannot be wrecked by stupidity and

I see mostly pros in agile, especially compared to the waterfall methods it replaced. Of course there is no methodology that cannot be wrecked by stupidity and pretense. Done well I have seen the following benefits from sprints and standups: * Sprints - Instill a sense of urgency - Reduce scope to a manageable set - Allow for short-term planning and reflection (and short term is the only term that works) - Align the team * Daily Standups - Provide a relatively cheap and high-bandwidth way to disseminate information. - Keep the team bonded and allow for early course corrections.