No Way Out Peak Performance with Jeff Sutherland, PhD
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Feb 13, 2024 Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and former RF-4C fighter pilot, discusses the challenges faced in Agile transformations and the importance of individual and team performance. He explores the connection between John Boyd's Energy-0Maneuverability Theory and Agile and applies neuroscience principles to Agile practices. The conversation also delves into first principles, human-machine teaming, collaboration between Scrum and AI, and the connection between Buddhism and optimization. Overall, it highlights the pivotal time in history and the responsibility of the Agile community to shape the positive impact of technology.
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Majority of Agile Teams Struggle
- 58% of Agile teams, mostly Scrum, are late, over budget, and have unhappy customers.
- Many teams are Agile in name only, lacking true energy and focus to execute effectively.
Apple's Strict Scrum Success
- Apple uses Scrum exactly as described in "The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time."
- Companies like Apple that adhere strictly to Scrum dominate their markets.
Tesla's Agile Advantage
- Tesla employs autonomous teams digitally managed by AI, operating 1000 times faster than traditional automakers.
- They have real-time visibility and swarm teams to address work efficiently.