After analyzing dozens of “AI will transform agile” articles, I’ve found a troubling pattern: They’re written by AI enthusiasts who’ve never run a Sprint, not by practitioners dealing with the messy reality of AI integration.
The result? A dangerous gap between AI hype and Agile’s reality on the ground, leading to misguided implementations across our industry.
As someone who has documented Agile anti-patterns for years, I recognize this pattern. When we let others define our practices without practitioner input, we get cargo cult implementations that miss the essence of what makes Agile work.
The AI for Agile Practitioners Survey is our opportunity to establish the definitive, practitioner-driven understanding of AI’s actual impact on our field—before the consultants and tool vendors do it for us.
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in agile environments raises understandable concerns among practitioners; the latest coining is #FOBO, which stands for the fear of becoming obsolete. With AI increasingly automating tasks and informing decisions in many areas of knowledge work, it’s natural to wonder: Will AI render agile roles obsolete? How can we remain relevant as agile practitioners as AI capabilities grow?
Many agile jobs have already been lost in recent years, fueling uncertainty about our prospects. However, I do believe that becoming obsolete is a choice, not an inevitability. The key to remaining relevant is seeking knowledge about AI’s actual impact on our field today or in 6 months.
So, let’s start gathering data: Meet the anonymous “AI for Agile Practitioners” survey, which will be free after publication.
This research effort comprehensively examines how agile teams currently use AI, their successes and challenges, and outlooks on AI’s future role. By shedding light on the actual state of agile AI adoption, the survey equips us to separate hype from reality and craft informed strategies for adapting to a once-in-a-lifetime change in how life works.
Join the AI for Agile Practitioners Survey now!
Your voice is critical for illuminating our collective path forward. The survey needs insights from real practitioners like you—your firsthand experiences, hard-won knowledge, and candid perspectives on AI in your agile practice.
By taking part, you’ll contribute to an in-depth understanding of:
These insights will provide an invaluable foundation for:
The survey takes 10 minutes, and your responses remain confidential. But the potential impact is significant. By sharing your voice, you generate crucial insights and position yourself as an active shaper of your career path as an agile practitioner.
Remember: Becoming obsolete is a choice, not inevitable—don’t submit to #FOBO! ????
Agile has always been about embracing change. As AI ushers in new shifts, embodying that ethos means confronting the tough questions head-on. Becoming obsolete is a choice—and choosing to understand our current state empowers us to chart a future course where human agile expertise remains indispensable.
To put it bluntly, I need your help. I invite you to join me in this essential research by taking the survey today. Your perspective is pivotal for revealing where we stand and sparking vital conversations about agility, adaption, and the relevance of us as agile practitioners in the age of AI.
Together, let’s cast light on the road ahead and ensure agile practitioners like you and me remain valued creators of innovative solutions for years to come.
The future of Agile is ours to shape. Your insights can make all the difference. Becoming obsolete is a choice, not inevitable — join the survey today!
Join the AI for Agile Practitioners Survey now!
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