The Three-Speed Problem: Why Agile Is Dead

Fix the three‑speed mismatch: pair 10× development with faster discovery and marketing, update planning cadence, and retire legacy Agile rituals that assume equal speeds.

Sep 29, 2025 0m 23s

Oji Udezu

Expert Insights

Oji challenges the long-held assumptions surrounding Agile, arguing that its era has come to an end. The methodology was designed for a slower world of software delivery, but today's AI-driven velocity has made it obsolete. Hear Oji explain:

Why Agile never truly worked in highly creative, high-uncertainty environments.
How AI collapses development cycles, making Agile obsolete.
What a new “AI-at-the-core” methodology could look like for the next generation of products.

Monterail Team Analysis

Here’s a practical checklist to adapt Agile for the era of AI-assisted development:

Reevaluate Agile methodologies in light of today's accelerated, AI-driven workflows.
Adapt traditional processes to match the pace of AI-enabled tools — and avoid bottlenecks.
Spot and correct speed mismatches across discovery, development, and delivery.
Facilitate team discussions on navigating the shift from slower cycles to AI-enhanced execution.
Build a new framework to measure productivity gains from AI-powered acceleration.