Agile Without Saying Agile: Values over Jargon

Event Title: Agile Without Saying Agile**-** Values over Jargon
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Speaker: Jesse Fewell

Abstract:
The backlash against Agile methods has reached industrial scale. Executives are increasingly resistant to terms like “Scrum Master,” “PI Planning,” and “coaching”—even as these very practices continue to deliver results for high-performing teams.

So what do we do?

In this energetic and thought-provoking session, Jesse Fewell explores how Agile methods are rooted in timeless principles—not just the 2001 Manifesto—and how to reframe them in language that resonates with today’s skeptical leaders. You’ll learn how to adapt your approach to meet the moment without compromising your mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the root causes behind the Agile backlash
• Separate enduring Agile principles from trendy terminology
• Reframe Agile in language that earns executive buy-in
• Learn strategies to adapt, not abandon, what works for teams

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For questions, contact the LAN Organizers:
Minaxi Punjabi • Anju Baraya • Toby V. Rao