The Being Agile Myth: Why Your Sc...

The Being Agile Myth: Why Your Scrum Ceremonies May Be Pure Theater

The Disgruntled PM by The Disgruntled PM
Jul 20, 2026
58:22

Episode notes

Agile Coach and 30-year software veteran Shawn Wallack strips the corporate theater out of product delivery, taking aim at massive "Awareness" meetings, CYA governance, and the delusion that installing software equals an agile transformation. We break down the stark difference between holding rigid ceremonies and actually making decisions, why perfectly logical frameworks fail under the weight of terrible corporate incentives, and why your documentation repository is essentially a graveyard. If your team is mistaking frameworks for principles and confusing friction with progress, it's time to stop hiding behind your rituals.

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The intro music for this podcast includes portions from “The Wandering," composed and performed by The Ravened. Find more of his work at https://www.youtube.com/@the-ravened. Used with permission by The Ravened.