AI Today Podcast Jim Highsmith on Reimagining Agility in an AI World
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Aug 27, 2025 Jim Highsmith, Agile Manifesto co-author and a pioneer in Agile leadership, discusses the intersection of AI and agility. He emphasizes that true enterprise agility must adapt beyond traditional frameworks. Highsmith highlights the enduring importance of human interaction amidst AI integration and the need for communication and critical thinking. He also shares insights on storytelling's role in transformation and advocates for a focus on customer value over traditional metrics to harness AI effectively.
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A Personal Introduction Shift
- Jim now introduces himself by who he is: adventurer, catalyst, storyteller, not just accomplishments.
- This shift signals his emphasis on knowing people before tools when fostering collaboration.
Define What Enterprise Agility Means
- Enterprise agility needs a clear definition to bridge gaps between middle/upper management and agile practitioners.
- Leadership capabilities for enterprise agility are a blend, not a single prescriptive model.
People First Even With Bots
- "Individuals and interactions over processes and tools" still applies even with AI entering the workplace.
- Teams will increasingly include both people and bots, requiring new human-AI collaboration skills.