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[Virtual] OPEN Session: Agile, Scrum, Kanban: The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Productivity and Value
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage
Marin Niehues, PLOIN GmbH, Chief Strategy Officer

Scrum. Kanban. Standups. Sprints. Agility is often promoted as the key to improved delivery and happier teams. But can it really turn a dysfunctional environment into a high-performing one?

Adding Scrum, Kanban, or XP on top of existing dysfunction doesn’t fix the root issues. Frameworks promise better delivery, but they fall short when they’re slapped onto teams with unclear goals, poor communication, or leadership misalignment. Real value doesn’t come from ceremonies or boards—it comes from addressing core problems first.

In this session, we’ll take a look at what must come before any agile method can yield real results. We will identify common organizational dysfunctions that frameworks alone can’t fix, and we’ll outline practical steps for addressing these root issues first. You will learn how to evaluate whether Scrum, Kanban, or XP is the right fit—or if it’s time to discard them altogether. Expect concrete advice and clear examples that help you move beyond superficial “agility” to truly value-driven work.
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Marin Niehues

Chief Strategy Officer, PLOIN GmbH
Marin Niehues works as the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Business Consulting at PLOIN GmbH, a German consulting boutique specializing in management and business consulting. In this role, he leads teams and consulting projects from VC-backed startups to international DAX40 companies... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:30am - 9:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DeveloperWeek Leadership Expo Stage
  DeveloperWeek Leadership

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