Most nondiscreet multivariate problems have a number of solutions. Business, as a discipline, seems to be especially blind to that fact.
In order to solve a problem we must first realize there is a problem. Then we need to define what a solution to that problem might look like. Then we need a way to operationalize the variables and develop metrics that will allow us to gauge how close we are getting to a solution.
I think agile mindset says “the problem might change, and we will still be further ahead towards a solution than if we never started working on a different problem to begin with”.
Fragmentation of the team efforts I think relates to the definition of the problem. Do they know what problem they are solving? Or is it only the nontechnical or semi-technical PM who has an idea of the scope?
Engineers need to know what they are building. I would pay good money to see an agile process being applied to a design of a bridge, or an electrical distribution system in a compmicated building.
“WAIT! the bridge is now a tunnel. Make a new autocad layer!”