The only point on which I agree with this article is each team should be able to use what works for them. I would also recommend, but not mandate, that teams d

The only point on which I agree with this article is each team should be able to use what works for them. I would also recommend, but not mandate, that teams do something akin to a sprint review (regular check-in with stakeholders), and backlog grooming. The cadence used for these activities can differ, depending on the team. The one-size-fits-all cookie cutter approach to Agile was only ever supposed to be used until the team figured out what works best for them. Fortune 500 companies started adopting Agile 15 years ago. The startups were doing it 10 years before then. It's kind of depressing seeing people still struggling with basic project management concepts. If your team is brand-new then sure, start off with your preferred methodology. Then adjust as needed. You might even do that if it's the same team and a brand-new project! The whole point of all this was there weren't supposed to be any hard and fast rules, just guidelines and recommendations. Do what works best for you!