Exploring The Future Of Agility During Scrum.Org Face-To-Face

Leading the Conversation on Agility

The F2F event, initiated by Scrum.org and organized with Pyxis Doceo support, aimed to dive deep into the evolving landscape of agility and explore how agile practices must adapt to meet future challenges. Through a side activity initiated by Pyxis Doceo, PSTs were invited to select questions from a curated list, ensuring that the discussions covered a wide range of topics relevant to agility today and in the future. This approach led to rich, insightful conversations about subjects ranging from the Agile Manifesto to the influence of AI on Scrum roles.

One key topic that emerged was whether the Agile Manifesto, originally written in 2001, should be updated to reflect today’s needs. One of the trainers shared a story about working with a company that struggled with rigid practices and realized they needed a more adaptable approach. This experience highlighted how agile principles are always evolving, with new manifestos emerging in areas such as agile HR and agile marketing. These discussions underscored the importance of adaptability—a value that Scrum.org continues to champion. Ensuring that agility remains relevant across industries is at the heart of the Scrum.org mission, and these insights help shape their guidance for the agile community.

An attendee reflecting on the event shared:

“It was inspiring to see how Scrum.org is committed to adapting agility to the challenges we face today. Their dedication to evolving agile practices is exactly what our industry needs.”

This testimonial speaks to the impact that Scrum.org initiatives have on the agile community, highlighting their leadership in advancing agile thinking.

Another important theme was the need to focus on core agile principles rather than getting bogged down by rigid frameworks. One trainer recalled working with a team that had become so focused on following a prescribed framework that they lost sight of the actual outcomes they were trying to achieve. This real-life scenario illustrates the risk that agility might become overly procedural, losing its transformative power. Scrum.org emphasizes the importance of focusing on outcomes rather than procedures and mechanics. By maintaining this focus, Scrum.org ensures that agile practices continue to deliver real value rather than simply following a checklist of steps.

One participant commented:

“The Scrum.org emphasis on staying true to agile values rather than rigid processes was a key takeaway for me. It’s about the value we deliver, not the rules we follow.”

This reinforces how the Scrum.org perspective on agility resonated with those in attendance and demonstrates their commitment to ensuring that agility remains true to its core principles.

The future relevance of Scrum itself was also a major point of discussion. One trainer expressed confidence that Scrum will continue to be important due to its foundational practices—such as feedback loops, accountability, and incremental value delivery. Another participant shared an example of a company that had to adapt Scrum to fit a rapidly changing environment, emphasizing that while the principles of agility will remain vital, Scrum as we know it may need to evolve to better suit the needs of future teams. Scrum.org is committed to embracing change and ensuring that Scrum evolves as needed, so it continues to support teams in navigating an uncertain future.