When the German Broadcasting Archive set out to become “Agile,” the result was anything but smooth: silos persisted, complexity grew, and frustration grew. This case study reveals how the organization escaped the Agile trap by shifting focus to value streams with Flight Levels®. Through powerful visualizations, new coordination practices, and measurable improvements, the German Broadcasting Archive transformed scattered teams into self-organized units delivering faster, with greater clarity and purpose. This story offers inspiration for leaders and practitioners who want more than buzzwords – a proven path to meaningful organizational improvement.