Resistance is not futile. If you try to force change like the Borg, your efforts to help teams will likely be foiled. Even worse, if you succeed at imposing your desired change, you’ll destroy the very potential of those you’re trying to help. In my experience teams following Extreme Programming (XP) values and practices have had some of the most joy in their work: fulfilment from meaningful results, continually discovering better ways of working, and having fun while doing so. As a manager, I w...