Moving away from Agile: What's Next – Martin Harrysson & Natasha Maniar, McKinsey & Company
This talk argues that the rapid advancements in AI necessitate a fundamental shift in software development operating models, moving beyond traditional Agile methodologies. While AI tools offer significant individual productivity gains, realizing broader organizational value requires addressing bottlenecks in collaboration, code review, and work allocation. The presenters propose a transition to AI-native workflows and roles, emphasizing smaller teams, continuous planning, and spec-driven development to achieve substantial improvements in delivery speed and quality.
Code 2025 22 min