Scrum is perhaps the best-known “Agile Framework”. So how can I get by saying “Agile Scrum” is an oxymoron?

Lest you think I’m picking on Scrum, let me expand my list of Agile oxymorons a bit:

• “Agile Kanban” is an oxymoron
• “Agile Lean” is an oxymoron
• “Agile XP” is an oxymoron

I could go on, but I think you get the picture.

And my point is this:

No matter which framework or methodology you choose, if you stick to that thing, you’re not being agile. And as soon as you are being truly agile, you’ll begin to diverge from the chosen framework or methodology, to the point that you’re no longer truly doing that thing.