🕯️ Advent of Insight · Day 4 – The Myth of Urgency
Urgency often hides fear and disconnection rather than speed.
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Debunking the Myths: Why This Isn’t Just Waterfall in Disguise
Too often, agile or iterative ways of working get dismissed as “just Waterfall in disguise.” This post unpacks the myths, highlights the real differences, and shows why the comparison misses the point.
Breaking Free from Rigidity: How Insecurity Leads to Rigid Thinking and Limits Progress
From my experience, I’ve seen how frameworks can be both a blessing and a curse. They provide valuable structure but can easily become crutches. When I’ve worked with people who lacked the confidence or skills to adapt these systems to real-world challenges, I noticed they often clung to them rigidly. In my work across product management, UX, engineering, and agile software development—including Scrum and Lean—I’ve observed similar patterns. Inexperienced professionals sometimes rely too heavily on frameworks, rules, processes, or checklists, rather than focusing on delivering real value or making an impact. Through this post, I want to explore why rigid adherence to frameworks can limit meaningful outcomes and how we can shift toward more flexible, value-driven thinking. The Safety Net …
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