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> Agile, in a nutshell, says "let's stop being counterproductive (and miserable), it's better for everyone (except maybe sadists and masochists)". Where does "

• erikerikson 5y ago
  You're right that agile is more positively stated and this declaration violates the more productive tone of the manifesto [0]. > Agile processes promote sustainable development Did I take license? I did. Yet, I was present for some of the unpleasant and ineffective abuses and waste that "agile" was a counteraction to. Although the same types of leaders continue to act against my interpretation's goal, the industry is broadly improved (though physics continues to allow for localized terribleness). There are those who act as though talent retention isn't an important factor in delivery but they can't talk to us because they're busy trying to mend their velocity. [0] https://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html https://agilemanifesto.org/principles.html