Agile Protocol: The Transformation Ultimatum (Mini-Book) by Scott M. Graffius

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Part comedy, part thriller, part Agile masterclass—Agile Protocol is refreshingly original and unputdownable.

When a tech company threatens to implode under the weight of its misapplication of Agile (“fake Agile”), an elite crew intervenes to execute a daring rescue to save the business. What unfolds is part workplace comedy, part satirical thriller, and part stealth Agile masterclass.

Inside this snappy mini-book, you’ll find:

  • A wildly entertaining story that exposes the perils of corporate Agile cosplay and other forms of “fake Agile”
  • A stealth toolkit for achieving a real, successful Agile transformation
  • A fast, binge-worthy adventure packed with fun and actionable insights

Perfect For:

  • Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile Coaches, Agile Project Managers
  • Technology leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and change agents
  • Venture capitalists and startup founders who are focused on separating signal from noise
  • Fans of out-of-the-box workplace comedies, sharp business satire, and offbeat storytelling

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Vibe: Workplace comedy meets Agile awesomeness
  • Likelihood of Laughing Out Loud: 90%
  • Edutainment Factor: Sky-high—entertaining and insightful in equal measure

Fun. Insightful. Unforgettable. Most importantly, you’ll walk away better prepared to achieve a successful Agile transformation.

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Frequently Cited Quotes from Scott M. Graffius’ Agile Protocol: The Transformation Ultimatum

“Let’s talk about Minimum Viable Product, or as I like to call it: the art of building just enough to find out you’re wrong.”
— Scott M. Graffius, Agile Protocol

“No more ‘fake Agile.’ No more box-checking.”
— Scott M. Graffius, Agile Protocol

A burn by KanbanChatterbox, a rogue autonomous AI: “Your velocity is weak, and your story points are ashamed to be associated with you.”
— Scott M. Graffius, Agile Protocol

“Work in progress was under control. Features were used by customers. It was like watching a unicorn drive a Tesla through a burndown chart.”
— Scott M. Graffius, Agile Protocol

About the Author of Agile Protocol

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Scott M. Graffius is a technology leader who drives innovation in AI, Agile, and Project/Program/Portfolio/PMO Management; and he's a distinguished authority on teamwork tradecraft. He's a practitioner, consultant, researcher, thought leader, award-winning author, and keynote speaker who’s taken the stage at 95 conferences and other events across 25 countries. Graffius has delivered over $2.3 billion in value for Fortune 500 companies and other leaders in technology, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, and beyond. Businesses, professional associations, government agencies, and universities use him and feature his work. Examples include ACM, Adobe, Bayer, Boston University, Gartner, Harvard Medical School, IEEE, Johns Hopkins University, Lam Research, Microsoft, MSN, National Academy of Sciences, Oracle, Pinterest Inc., Project Management Institute, Technical University of Munich, UC San Diego, Verizon, Yale University, and many more.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Agile Protocol

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FAQ: What was the inspiration for Agile Protocol?

Agile transformations often slip into “fake Agile,” mired in chaos and significant repercussions. Scott M. Graffius has been fortunate to help organizations get back on course (or to put Agile into successful practice for the first time), and he wanted to share some of those insights—through storytelling with a mix of satire and practical takeaways.

Agile Protocol was inspired by Graffius’ mission to explore the gap between the promise of Agile and its frequent misunderstandings and misapplications—and to reveal the path to successful transformation. Through a fast-paced, story-driven narrative, Agile Protocol turns real-world challenges into a hilarious, engaging experience. The book lampoons dysfunction while stealthily weaving in Agile principles and a clear vision of what success looks like.
FAQ: What are the themes in Agile Protocol?

The book blends sharp satire with practical insights, spotlighting key themes around Agile transformation, organizational change, and modern workplace dynamics.

  • Transformation and Change Management: Agile Protocol focuses on the challenges organizations face when shifting from traditional, sequential project management (like waterfall) to Agile, iterative approaches. It highlights the necessity to adapt rapidly to stay competitive, emphasizing the benefits of embracing an Agile transformation—faster delivery, higher satisfaction, continuous improvement, and increased ROI.
  • Satire of Corporate Dysfunction: With biting wit and absurdist flair, the book skewers the chaos of “fake Agile” transformations—where standups are theater, tools become totems, and bureaucracy grinds real progress to a halt. The satire exposes the wide, frustrating gap between saying you’re Agile and being Agile.
  • Versatility and Value of Agile Practices: The narrative demonstrates the adaptability and effectiveness of Agile approaches (particularly Scrum) in delivering value, fostering innovation, and supporting rapid response to change. It underscores how Agile principles can drive competitive advantage when well-implemented.
  • Soft and Technical Skills: Agile Protocol explores the importance of combining technical expertise with soft skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership. This synergy is portrayed as essential for successful transformation and team performance, echoing broader themes in effective modern workplaces.
  • Continuous Improvement and Learning: A recurring theme is the need for ongoing reflection, adaptation, and learning—core tenets of Agile. The story illustrates how teams and organizations can thrive by embracing feedback, retrospectives, and a mindset of continuous growth.
  • Empowerment and Servant Leadership: The book highlights the power of servant leadership and empowered teams. It shows true transformation happens when leaders support, motivate, and enable their teams rather than dictate from above.

In summary, Agile Protocol: The Transformation Ultimatum blends sharp humor with real-world insight to roast the roadblocks to genuine transformation—while celebrating the power of true Agile, empowered teams, and continuous learning and growth.
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FAQ: What's the story behind "corporate Agile cosplay" in Agile Protocol?

In Agile Protocol: The Transformation Ultimatum, Scott M. Graffius swings a wrecking ball at the farce of "corporate Agile cosplay"—where companies slap on the façade of Agile but dodge its soul. Picture this: teams huddled around Kanban boards, tossing around buzzwords, all while drowning in red tape and top-down decrees. It’s Agile as theater—a glossy performance that masks rigid, old-school control.

Graffius coins “corporate Agile cosplay” to skewer this hypocrisy. Like cosplayers crafting pixel-perfect costumes without gaining superhero powers, many organizations parade things they mistake for Agile—sticky notes and Jira tickets—while ignoring its true heart: delivering value through collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement to meet evolving customer needs. With razor-sharp wit, Agile Protocol unmasks this charade, weaving satire with a stealth masterclass in authentic agility. This high-octane tale entertains as it enlightens, daring readers to ignite Agile’s real magic.

Grab Agile Protocol for a rollicking ride that’s equal parts hilarious and transformative—a stealth guide to outsmarting the cosplay trap and unleashing agility that delivers.
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FAQ: What book categories align with Agile Protocol?

Agile Protocol is a unique hybrid—a satirical fiction story that also serves as a covert guide to Agile. It’s a mashup of corporate humor, workplace chaos, and project management parody with genuine Agile values and Scrum practices baked in. Because of its cross-genre nature, the book is relevant to a wide range of categories. Readers are in for an entertaining and enlightening read whether they're a fan of Agile, project management, business leadership, satirical fiction, or any of the many other applicable categories.

Here’s a list of categories that align with the book:

Fiction / Satire / Humor

  • Fiction › Satire
  • Fiction › Humorous › General
  • Fiction › Workplace
  • Fiction › Action & Adventure
  • Fiction › Science Fiction › Adventure
  • Fiction › Literary Fiction › Humorous
  • Humor & Entertainment › Humor › Business & Professional
  • Humor & Entertainment › Humor › Parodies
  • Science Fiction & Fantasy › Humor

Business / Leadership / Management

  • Business & Money › Business Life › Humor
  • Business & Money › Management & Leadership › Project Management
  • Business & Money › Management & Leadership › Leadership & Motivation
  • Business & Money › Management & Leadership › Organizational Behavior
  • Business & Money › Management & Leadership › Decision-Making & Problem Solving
  • Business & Money › Management & Leadership › Workplace Culture
  • Business & Money › Skills › Communication
  • Business & Money › Industries › Computers & Technology
  • Business & Money › Skills › Time Management
  • Business & Money › Industries › Management Science

Agile / Project Management / Software Development

  • Computers & Technology › Software Development › Project Management
  • Computers & Technology › Programming › Software Design & Engineering › Software Development
  • Computers & Technology › Business Technology › Project Management
  • Computers & Technology › Business Technology › Management Information Systems
  • Business & Money › Management & Leadership › Agile Project Management
  • Computers & Technology › Software Development › Agile
  • Computers & Technology › Software Development › Methodologies

Format-Specific

  • Audible Books & Originals
  • Kindle eBooks › Literature & Fiction › Humor & Satire
  • Books › Literature & Fiction › Satire

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