August 9, 2024 The Truth About Agile: An In-Depth Conversation with Gregory Witek

In this weekend edition of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love chats with developer Gregory Witek about the challenges and misconceptions of Agile development. They explore why Agile often fails in large corporations, touching on issues such as bureaucracy, quality control, and the imbalance of power between developers and process managers. They dive deep into their personal experiences, discuss the evolution of development methodologies, and ponder potential solutions for the industry. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the realities of Agile and its impact on software development.

00:00 Introduction and Algorithm Insights
01:02 Meet Gregory Witek
01:26 Gregory’s Career Journey
02:14 Transition to Management
04:00 Challenges in Agile Development
05:54 Corporate Structure and Productivity
07:22 Agile in Large Organizations
10:29 The Reality of Agile Implementation
19:31 Short-Termism in Development
23:32 Agile’s Success and Failure
24:23 The Disempowerment of Developers
26:08 Challenges in Estimation and Productivity
32:20 Bureaucracy and Layers of Management
41:46 Finding Joy and Career Strategies
44:09 Conclusion and Call for Solutions

Here’s the video that caused me to invite Gregory onto the program.