If is so great, then why isn’t it used at companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple? Is there something they know that you don’t? Agile The answer to that question is “Yes”. Moving to Agile is like re-writing your stack using last year’s Javascript standards. has major flaws, which is why it now losing out to a new, more innovative framework that more accurately reflects the realities of the tech business. Agile Let me introduce Idle. What is ? The core tenets are contained in the word. Idle only when necessary, keep communication to a minimum Inform all necessary tasks to your team Delegate to avoid confrontation Lie enthusiasm. If you’re teammates are stressed out then you need to make it your personal mission to make them feel better Enforce If there’s one thing that can’t be changed it’s Why do CEO’s send such short e-mails? It’s because they know that time is their most valuable resource. Send short e-mails, write short blog posts, make it to CrossFit on time. conservation of energy.