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# [How leaders can mess with Agile](https://blog.ganeshpilli.in/how-leaders-can-mess-with-agile?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I have witnessed companies collapse or see great setbacks by implementing agile incorrectly. So I can talk about some dangerous pitfalls.

May 26, 2022 · 5 min read · blog.ganeshpilli.in  
Updated Aug 24, 2023  
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## Written by

[Ganesh Pilli](https://hashnode.com/@neghani)

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Lead Engineer at @Berkadia, UI Developer, UX Design enthusiastic, and JavaScript geek.

I am an individual with over 13+ years of Interface design expertise. Strong familiarity with a wide portfolio of software languages and applications including MEAN and MERN Stack.

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[Miki Szeles](https://hashnode.com/@mszeles)

[May 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-leaders-can-mess-with-agile/628f2b7819bda58ac7fb269b/comment/628f41e719bda58ac7fb2a22)

Great list Ganesh.

I would add a three more based on my experience:

-   Scrum fits well for all your developers previously working in waterfall
-   Your team automatically become cross-functional by switching to agile
-   You can be agile without test automation

[Ganesh Pilli](https://hashnode.com/@neghani)

[May 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-leaders-can-mess-with-agile/628f2b7819bda58ac7fb269b/comment/628f41e719bda58ac7fb2a22#reply-628fbe569a7f929c55a42e9b)

Yes, thanks for sharing. The change from waterfall to agile should start from the mindset of leaders

[Ganesh Pilli](https://hashnode.com/@neghani)

[May 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-leaders-can-mess-with-agile/628f2b7819bda58ac7fb269b/comment/628f41e719bda58ac7fb2a22#reply-628fc09e9a7f929c55a42f33)

You made me think and post the solution that helped me to guide some teams.