In the season finale of The Agile CEO, JJ Sutherland reflects on the biggest lessons from Season One and revisits the question that started it all: Is Agile dead? Drawing on stories from leaders across industries—and his own "aha" moment from his time as NPR’s Baghdad Bureau Chief—JJ explores how Agile’s principles continue to thrive and evolve.

He shares how Agile transformed a team of journalists into a high-performing unit during the Arab Spring, showcasing its power to create a culture of continuous improvement, rapid learning, and responsiveness to change. JJ also recaps key insights from the season, including why starting small, leading with conviction, and focusing on outcomes—not processes—are essential to driving real results.

If you’re a leader navigating complex challenges, this season finale is packed with actionable takeaways to help you harness Agile’s potential. And as we look ahead to Season Two, the possibilities for applying Agile principles are more exciting than ever.