Jeff Sutherland

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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Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and CEO of Scrum Inc., shares his journey from military discipline to Agile innovation. He discusses how complex adaptive systems theory laid the groundwork for Agile practices. Sutherland highlights the expanding applications of Scrum beyond software development, including finance and healthcare. He also explores the integration of AI in Scrum methodologies, illustrating its potential to enhance team productivity and transform traditional processes, making work more efficient and effective across industries.

In this engaging discussion, Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and a pioneer in agile methodologies, shares his wealth of experience from diverse industries. He delves into how military aviation and complex adaptive systems shaped the Scrum framework. Jeff highlights the integration of AI in enhancing agile processes and the importance of self-organizing teams. He also discusses the evolution of Scrum into 'Extreme Agile' practices, revealing connections with biology and robotics that can boost corporate efficiency.

Darrell Rigby of Bain and Jeff Sutherland of Scrum explain the rise of lean, iterative management tactics, and how to implement them yourself.