Facilitated by Ami T.
In a world where Agile terms are thrown around loosely, “Agile” sometimes becomes fluffy buzz rather than meaningful practice. Introducing Agile Jeopardy: Let’s Break the BS, an energetic, quiz‑show‑inspired session to test your knowledge, debunk myths, and sharpen real-world Agile understanding.
Why Agile Jeopardy, and What’s the BS We’re Busting?
Many Agile teams encounter misleading assumptions, like “Agile means no planning” or “documentation is no longer needed.” These myths persist because they feel catchy, but ultimately lead to poor practice.
We’ve seen them surface constantly in campus-style agile discussions and thought pieces, and in community threads highlighting misconceptions from “doing ceremonies without purpose” to “Agile = Scrum”.
This event helps teams identify myths by phrasing them as Jeopardy-style clues: “This practice is wrongly believed to mean Agile needs no documentation.”
How It Works: Game Rounds That Educate & Entertain
| Round | Focus Area |
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| Myth vs. Manifesto | Challenge misconceptions: “No documentation needed” → Core value: *Working software over comprehensive documentation. |
| Ceremony Crackdown | Identify what actually happens in Daily Scrum, Retro, Review. Eg., answer: “Inspect & Adapt” → question: What ceremony is meant for feedback and change planning? |
| Terminology Track | Clues centered on common jargon misunderstandings, like “sprint zero,” “velocity as demand,” or “external dependencies bypass Scrum rules.” |
The format includes buzzers, point values, and team buzz‑in fun, but all answers align with the Agile Manifesto values and the latest Scrum Guide principles.
What You’ll Learn & Take Away
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Myth‑debunking insight: Turn widespread Agile misunderstandings into teachable moments.
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Quiz cards & Jeopardy board templates: Includes ready-to-use Miro and spreadsheet templates similar to those found on JeopardyLabs Scrum template, and blog walkthroughs like Agile Pinoy: Let’s Play Jeopardy.
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Facilitation guide: How to tailor content for team maturity, cultural sensitivity, or remote settings.
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Post-event reflection prompts: Learners write down three myths they still see in their workplace and plan corrective actions.
Ready to challenge your knowledge, bust Agile myths, and game-ify learning for your team?
Register now.
For Agile Jeopardy: Let’s Break the BS in August 2025 to enjoy gamified learning, myth-busting insights, and practical tools that stick.