This conversation examines fundamental differences between consulting and product-based software development. The speakers explore how contracting models, incentive misalignment, and ownership dynamics create structural barriers to agile practices in consulting environments. Topics include the cobbler's shoes problem, how hourly billing creates perverse incentives, and why annual budgeting cycles force excessive specification. With Wilko Nienhaus.

A live panel discussion on agile leadership with engineering managers from Milestone Systems, Storytel, and A.P. Moller - Maersk. Topics include best practices for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, effective communication, and managing agile methodologies in large organizations.