Editing Agile Methodology (section)

== Evaluating (Judgment / Evaluation) ⚖️ ==
Assessing effectiveness and fit.

=== Evaluation frameworks & tools ===
* Team health checks and maturity models.
* Velocity trends (used cautiously).
* Flow metrics: cycle time, throughput, WIP.
* Stakeholder satisfaction surveys.

=== Maturity & adoption models ===
* Often mainstream in software engineering.
* Scaled variants such as SAFe, LeSS, and Scrum@Scale.
* Barriers: organizational inertia, unclear product ownership.

=== Key benefits & limitations ===
* Benefits: adaptability, early value, reduced risk.
* Limitations: requires engaged stakeholders, disciplined teams.
* Weak in environments demanding fixed long-term scope up front.

=== Strategic decision criteria ===
* Choose agile when requirements evolve and feedback is frequent.
* Avoid when heavy regulatory constraints require extensive upfront detail.
* Consider hybrid models for mixed-context projects.

=== Holistic impact analysis ===
* Encourages transparency and autonomy.
* Can reshape organizational culture toward experimentation.
* Future trajectory: stronger integration with DevOps, AI-assisted planning, and continuous discovery.

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