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Jeff Sutherland, PhD,  co-creator of Scrum and former RF-4C fighter pilot, discusses the state of the Agile community and the challenges faced in Agile transformations. He explores the connection between John Boyd's Energy-0Maneuverability Theory and Agile, as well as the application of neuroscience principles to Agile practices.

 Dr. Sutherland emphasizes the importance of individual and team performance in achieving peak performance. He also highlights the need for leadership and change in organizations to embrace Agile. Finally, he addresses the urgency of Agile in today's rapidly evolving world and the potential for Agile to drive significant improvements in productivity and competitiveness. The conversation explores various themes related to Agile, Scrum, and the intersection of technology and human performance. It delves into the importance of going back to first principles, the lessons learned from the military, the concept of human-machine teaming, the collaboration between Scrum and AI, the significance of Scrum in planning and execution, the focus on reducing energy and improving performance, the connection between Buddhism and optimization, and the expression of gratitude and acknowledgment. Overall, the conversation highlights the pivotal time in history and the responsibility of the Agile community to shape the positive impact of technology.

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John R. Boyd's Conceptual Spiral was originally titled No Way Out. In his own words: 

“There is no way out unless we can eliminate the features just cited. Since we don’t know how to do this, we must continue the whirl of reorientation…”

March 25, 2025

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