Agile Reality Check: Bridging the Gap Between Ideals and Organizational Truths – Jake Calabrese / Kristen Cross

Agile often struggles not because of flawed processes or tools but because of deeper, unspoken realities.

Roadmaps that were wrong from the beginning become commitments.

Transparency is encouraged but rarely reciprocated.

Fear prevents people from raising real concerns.

And sometimes, when a company is profitable, there simply isn’t a compelling reason to change.

In this session, we will highlight the core aspects of Agile that can actually add value and the real-world elements that quietly undermine that value.

We’ll discuss methods for communicating reality without being negative, exploring challenging topics by asking hard questions with compassion, and building shared transparency across teams and leadership—because transparency only works when it’s a two-way street.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between Agile ideals and the reality of how your organization works, this session will help you recognize these challenges and what the real options are.

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