In some ways I think the name "Agile" is a misnomer. The fact is most projects are as you described. Agile provides a way to reliably manage a project, identify

In some ways I think the name "Agile" is a misnomer. The fact is most projects are as you described. Agile provides a way to reliably manage a project, identify blockers and break the project down in to manageable chunks aiding in gauging whether progress is being made. The problem for me with almost all managements methods is they become metrics for management to improve productivity. They start doing things like wanting to increase velocity to increase productivity. Or comparing 2 groups by comparing their velocity. Or not having long term goals because they think everything you do has to fit into a 2 week sprint. The list goes on.....