The essay and its followup [1] are sadly lacking in specifics. "Agile" is an umbrella term that encompasses everything from small, flexible teams using rigorous

The essay and its followup [1] are sadly lacking in specifics. "Agile" is an umbrella term that encompasses everything from small, flexible teams using rigorous engineering practices and collaborating closely with product management; to large, monolithic organizations slapping the word "agile" on the door, ditching documentation and testing, but not actually changing any of their dysfunctional habits. [2] The former tend to succeed; the latter tend to fail. [1] "A bit more on Universal Credit and “Agile”" http://cartesianproduct.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/a-bit-more-on-universal-credit-and-agile/ http://cartesianproduct.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/a-bit-more-... [2] "The Decline and Fall of Agile" http://www.jamesshore.com/Blog/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-Agile.html http://www.jamesshore.com/Blog/The-Decline-and-Fall-of-Agile...