Dean Kynaston on Leadership Gaps That Kill Agile
Podcast: KPI Fireside: A Continuous Improvement PodcastPublished On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: Why does Agile fail even when teams are trained and processes are in place? In this episode of KPI Fireside, host Keith Norris talks with Dean Kynaston, co-author of Agile Project Management for Dummies and Scrum for Dummies, about the leadership gaps that quietly derail Agile.🔻 Why Agile is about adaptability, not process compliance🔻 The difference between Agile values and the Scrum framework🔻 What actually happens in an effective daily standup🔻 The real role of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members🔻 Why story points are not a measure of productivity🔻 How transparency and accountability emerge naturally on strong teams🔻 Why leadership behavior determines whether Agile succeeds or fails🔗 Connect with Dean Kynaston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deankynaston/📘 Buy "Agile Project Management For Dummies" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gcZEJBG🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/
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