The State of Agile: Going Back to Basics

Agile methodologies have become ingrained in software development and beyond over the past two decades. However, as the concept spreads, has its original intent been lost?

To discuss the current state of agile and re-examine its core principles, The Adaptavist Group hosted an insightful 'Back to Basics' roundtable in Orlando.

The session brought together a high-calibre panel of leading lights in the world of agile (including three of the original co-authors):

From The Adaptavist Group:

• Jon Kern, Agile Consultant, Adaptavist, and original Agile Manifesto co-author
• Tina Behers, VP Enterprise Agility, Aligned Agility
• Philip Heijkoop, General Manager, Aligned Agility

Joining them:

• Jim Highsmith, Agile Manifesto co-author and author of Agile Project Management
• James Grenning, renowned Embedded TDD coach and Agile Manifesto co-author
• Tim Ottinger, agile thought leader and consultant at Industrial Logic
• Ronica Roth, expert coach and co-founder of The Welcome Elephant
• Andrew Satriano, Agile Sales Director, Apptio

This Back to Basics roundtable provided invaluable insights into the current state of agile, directly from some of the world's leading experts.

Read about:

• Why isn’t agile living up to its full potential?
• Debunking agile myths
• Defining an agile mindset
• Improving agile

Download the Adaptavist roundtable report