Author Archives: Jeff Sutherland

Teams That Finish Early Accelerate Faster: Maximizing Early Sprint Completion Strategies for Agile Teams In a landscape where unpredictability is the only constant, Karl Friston’s Free Energy Principle sheds light on the importance of minimizing surprise to optimize brain function. This principle, grounded in Bayesian brain theories, posits that the brain is constantly making predictionsContinue reading “Teams That Finish Early Accelerate Faster: Maximizing Early Sprint Completion Strategies for Agile Teams”

Reimagining Sustainable Pace: Navigating Challenges, Misunderstandings, and Embracing Transcendence in Agile Teams The agile world is abuzz with teams striving to maximize their potential. Yet, data reveals that 58% of Agile teams fail, with a staggering 88% of these being Scrum teams. Late deliveries, overshooting budgets, and unsatisfied customers have become far too common. IsContinue reading “Reimagining Sustainable Pace: Navigating Challenges, Misunderstandings, and Embracing Transcendence in Agile Teams”

Unleashing Agile Revolution: Dr. Jeff Sutherland’s Insights from Boston Speaks Up In a riveting and enlightening session at Boston Speaks Up, Dr. Jeff Sutherland, the co-creator of Scrum, shared profound revelations about Agile transformation and unveiled the transformative journey that Scrum has embarked upon over its remarkable 30-year history. Dr. Sutherland, a visionary leader andContinue reading “Unleashing Agile Revolution: Dr. Jeff Sutherland’s Insights from Boston Speaks Up”

Unveiling the Quantum Leap: Dr. Jeff Sutherland’s MIT Talk on Scrum, Physics, and Personal Transformation In a thought-provoking and inspiring talk at the MIT Sloan Business School’s MBA program, Dr. Jeff Sutherland delved into the powerful intersection of Scrum principles, personal growth, and effective leadership. Drawing from diverse domains including physics, process control, and AgileContinue reading “Unveiling the Quantum Leap: Dr. Jeff Sutherland’s MIT Talk on Scrum, Physics, and Personal Transformation”

A thought-provoking podcast conversation with two German philosophers on the profound philosophy of work. Our discussion covered a wide range of topics, including my military background, the history and invention of Scrum, and the remarkable rise of Agile development.

GPM Keynote: Unleashing the Power of Scrum@Scale: A Journey of Transformation and Innovation In the rapidly evolving world of technology and business, the ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver at speed is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This is where Scrum@Scale, a framework for Agile project management, comes into play. It’s not justContinue reading “GPM Keynote: Unleashing the Power of Scrum@Scale: A Journey of Transformation and Innovation”

We are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking resource that will revolutionize your understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies. Our latest book, “First Principles in Scrum,” is now available for download at LeanPub.com/FirstPrinciplesinScrum. This book is not just another guide to Scrum. It delves deep into the foundational concepts that underpin this Agile framework, exploring theContinue reading “First Principles in Scrum: The Secret to Successful Agile Transformations”

Introduction Today, we delve into the fascinating origins of Scrum, a widely popular Agile project management framework, and explore how its principles were shaped by Toyota’s lean thinking philosophy. This article will not only take you on a journey through Scrum’s history but also provide valuable insights into how lean thinking can improve your organization’sContinue reading “The Lean Evolution of Scrum: Tracing its Origins and Embracing Continuous Improvement”