The New Methodology isn't a Methodology
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Argues that modern "methodologies" like Scrum and Crystal aren’t step-by-step methods but culture-rich designs: a worldview, practitioner promises, starter rules and conversation norms. Demonstrates with a 240-person naming brainstorm and short group exercises, and cites Scrum’s core as deliver/demo every month, self-organize, inspect and adapt. Proposes the unit of work as an unvalidated decision, recommends focusing on systems of conversations and even an oath of non-allegiance.
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