The Hidden Cost of "Agile": How Product Engineering is Being Undermined

Are We Agile or Just Chaotic? Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth: many engineering managers don't understand "Agile" beyond its buzzwords. Everyone nods along when “scrum” or “sprint” is mentioned, but beneath the veneer of standups and burndown charts lies a messy reality—teams are running fast but often in the wrong direction. The result? We’ve traded long-term product strategy for short-term deliverables, like burning the furniture to keep warm. Agile promised us the ability to adapt,...