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This is a question that often pops up on internet forums as well as real life. Lets start with the dictionary definition of the word:

agile adj 1 quick in movement; nimble. 2 mentally quick or acute. – Collins

I often hear business managers reject agile processes because they cannot accept vague estimates. These same managers are usually surprised to  learn that agile estimation is far more accurate and disciplined than traditional methods.

This is a question I am often asked by organisations in the early stages of the transition to agile processes. The question usually stems from the ingrained command and control mindset, and the real question is How do I know who to blame when it all goes wrong?