As an agile consultant working with delivery teams across both public and private sectors, I’m constantly reading or hearing the phrase “agile is dead” thrown around more often than ever. Whether it’s fatigue from the silver bullet trials of agile-by-name delivery, transformations drowning in change fatigue, rigid implementations of agile (death by a thousand negotiations of control), or the misinterpretation of doing agile by applying rituals and the improper use of post-it notes (yes, it’s true), the sentiment is out there.

But here’s my view: Agile isn’t dead. It’s evolving. And it’s more relevant than ever.

If you’re in project or product delivery, here are five reasons why agile delivery is far from over in 2025 and why it may just be your strongest lever for sustainable value delivery.

1. From doing agile to being agile

The days of measuring agile by stand-up frequency or Jira tickets are behind us. In 2025, successful organisations are focused on agile mindsets, not just methodologies. That means prioritising outcomes over outputs, collaboration over silos, and learning over rigidity.

Executives aren’t asking “are we doing Scrum?” but “are we delivering value fast and sustainably?” What executives are desperate for is predictability. When will the customer get it?

2. Agile powers continuous delivery in a digital world

Today’s delivery environments, cloud-native apps, low-code platforms, AI-enhanced products, demand iterative, feedback-rich, adaptive delivery cycles. And that is exactly what agile was built for.

Agile delivery enables speed without sacrificing alignment or quality. It’s a critical pillar in modern product and service pipelines. It allows us to experiment and, where needed, embrace change.

3. Agile is scaling in government and enterprise

Far from its origins in software and niche startups, agile has found its way into regulated and high-compliance environments. We’re seeing the adoption of frameworks like PRINCE2 Agile and SAFe© (Scaled Agile Framework) for large-scale programs, from transport agencies to defence portfolios.

Agile is now used not just for software delivery but also for strategic planning, procurement, and operational execution across government and enterprise. These departments and agencies are seeking consistency and predictable outcomes, for their customers, and yours.

4. Agile helps navigate complexity and uncertainty

In a world defined by volatility, climate disruption, AI shifts, global tension, agile’s ability to respond to and embrace change, rather than follow a rigid plan, has never been more valuable.

Teams that work iteratively and collaboratively are more resilient to shocks. They can pivot faster, make better use of data, and adapt strategy in real time, a must-have in 2025.

5. Agile delivery is adapting, not disappearing

Yes, agile practices are changing with today’s technology-enabled workforce. Distributed teams using remote-first work, async collaboration, hybrid cadences, AI-assisted backlogs, and flow-based delivery models are now the norm.

But at its core, agile is about maximising value while minimising waste. That’s not dead, that’s just called good delivery.

Final thought

Let’s stop confusing agile’s evolution with its end. The fundamentals, transparency, customer focus, adaptability, and team empowerment, aren’t trends. They’re the cornerstones of effective delivery in 2025.

So no, agile delivery is not dead. It’s just growing up. And for those of us in the delivery profession, that’s something to lean into, not walk away from.

I’d love to hear your take. Are you seeing agile evolve or fade in your organisation?