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title: How is the Agile Manifesto interpreted differently by people?
description: The manifesto is a set of values and principles. People interpret the meaning of these values and principles through their own life experiences, interests and biases. As a result, it means very different things to different people. I typically get…
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-is-the-agile-manifesto-interpreted-differently-by-people/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Introduction / What Is Agile?
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# How is the Agile Manifesto interpreted differently by people?

The manifesto is a set of values and principles. People interpret the meaning of these values and principles through their own life experiences, interests and biases. As a result, it means very different things to different people. I typically get ten other answers when I ask ten people what Agile is.

Despite this, taking an Agile approach is now the default way to develop products for most organisations today. However, transitioning to a new approach can be hard, and the benefits of adopting Agile must outweigh the cost.