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Watch this 40-minute conference talk from ACCU 2025 where independent coach and consultant Jutta Eckstein addresses the common frustration that Agile methodologies often feel restrictive rather than productive. Explore how Agile, Scrum, and SAFe frameworks have deviated from their original purpose of removing obstacles to enhance development productivity. Learn to identify current problems and misunderstandings that plague Agile implementations in modern software development teams. Discover practical strategies based on Eckstein's extensive experience to overcome these challenges and restore Agile's intended benefits. Gain insights into making Agile methodologies support rather than hinder your development work, with actionable approaches to transform restrictive rule-following into genuine productivity enhancement. The presentation draws from Eckstein's background as a former Agile Alliance board member, co-author of books on company-wide agility, and founder of the Agile Sustainability Initiative, providing both theoretical understanding and real-world solutions for teams struggling with ineffective Agile practices.
