The Agile CEO, hosted by JJ Sutherland, explores how Agile thinking is driving transformation across industries. Through candid conversations with top leaders, this podcast reveals actionable strategies for navigating innovation, leading through uncertainty, and scaling success.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, The Agile CEO will inspire you to make bold moves and achieve real business outcomes.
Subscribe to gain insights that will empower your leadership journey.
Talk Less, Ask More: The Supercommunicator’s Advantage with Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Winner & Best-Selling Author
Host JJ Sutherland interviews Pulitzer winner and author Charles Duhigg about unlocking connection through effective communication strategies and asking deeper questions.
11 Nov 2025
Evolution, Not Transformation With Jenny Wood, Group CIO at Skipton Group
JJ Sutherland interviews Jenny Wood, Group CIO at Skipton Group, about embracing evolution over transformation to foster continuous learning and deliver value faster in established organizations.
14 Oct 2025
AI, Agile, and Lean with George Champlin-Scharff | The Agile CEO
Host JJ Sutherland interviews George Champlin-Scharff, Senior Business Agility & Operating Model Consultant at Scrum Inc., exploring how AI, Agile, and Lean create organizations that learn faster and adapt at the speed of change.
7 Oct 2025
Incentives, Rules, and Agility in Complex Systems with Cameron Kunzelman | The Agile CEO
Host JJ Sutherland, CEO of Scrum Inc., interviews Cameron Kunzelman, Professor of Game Studies at Mercer University, exploring how game theory and systems thinking reveal how to design better organizational rules and incentives.
30 Sept 2025
Readiness for a War You Hope to Never Fight with General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy | The Agile CEO
Host JJ Sutherland interviews General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, about transforming a traditional institution through agility and embracing Scrum to enhance readiness.
23 Sept 2025
The Operating Model You Can’t Afford to Ignore with Matthew Jacobs, Chief Product Owner of Consulting at Scrum Inc. | The Agile CEO
Host JJ Sutherland interviews Matthew Jacobs, Chief Product Owner of Consulting at Scrum Inc., about why operating models fail and how Agile principles unlock speed and resilience for leaders.
16 Sept 2025
Breaking Calcified Bureaucracy with Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the U.S. Army | The Agile CEO by Scrum Inc.
JJ Sutherland interviews Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the U.S. Army, about modernizing military decision-making through agile principles.
22 Nov 2024
Long Live Agile
Host JJ Sutherland, author and Agile expert, interviews himself in this season finale, exploring Agile's enduring principles and transformative power through leadership stories and personal insights.
29 Oct 2024
Design, Test, Scale
JJ Sutherland interviews Dr. David Levine of Ariadne Labs about scaling Agile methodologies in healthcare to deliver hospital-level care at home.
22 Oct 2024
Results Over Methods
Host JJ interviews Darrell Rigby, partner at Bain & Company, about achieving tangible business results by avoiding common Agile misperceptions and focusing on innovation.
15 Oct 2024
Take the Risk
Welcome to The Agile CEO, hosted by JJ Sutherland, CEO of Scrum Inc.
In this episode, JJ is joined by Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer at American Airlines and former executive at John Deere, to reveal how bold, calculated risks are the key to driving real business transformation. Featured in the 10th Anniversary edition of Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (https://amzn.to/4e4vf72), Ganesh shares the inside story of leading Agile transformations that took both organizations to new heights—modernizing legacy systems, improving efficiency, and delivering tangible results.
They dive deep into why now is the time to embrace risk, leverage Agile at scale, and propel your organization ahead of the competition. Ganesh unveils key metrics like "time to understanding, decision, and execution" that empower leaders to make faster, smarter decisions and pivot effectively in high-stakes environments.
This episode is a must-listen for any leader looking to ignite innovation, build resilience, and take their organization to the next level. If you're ready to make bold moves and transform your business, Scrum Inc. can help you take that first step.
8 Oct 2024
Lead with Conviction
Welcome to The Agile CEO, hosted by JJ Sutherland, CEO of Scrum Inc. In this episode, JJ sits down with Brad Freitag, CEO of Claris, an Apple company, to discuss what it truly means to 'Lead with Conviction.'
Featured in the 10th anniversary edition of Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (https://amzn.to/4e4vf72), Brad shares Claris' transformational journey from a traditional waterfall organization to embracing Agile and Scrum@Scale to accelerate innovation and growth. Together, they delve into the challenges of scaling Agile in a global company, building a culture of transparency, and empowering teams to turn resistance into momentum.
Tune in to discover Brad’s leadership insights on creating an ecosystem that supports rapid feedback and continuous learning, and learn how conviction can guide your organization through transformational change.
1 Oct 2024
AI: Your New Agile Teammate
Welcome to The Agile CEO, hosted by JJ Sutherland, CEO of Scrum Inc. and co-author of Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (https://amzn.to/4e4vf72). In this episode, JJ talks with Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, about how AI is reshaping the way we work. They discuss why AI isn’t just another tool, but a partner that can take team performance to the next level.
Jeff shares real-world examples of how AI and Agile together create a powerful combination, driving innovation and helping teams move faster. If you’re not tapping into the potential of AI, you risk falling behind. This episode is packed with insights on how to leverage AI in your Agile processes to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Tune in for a forward-thinking conversation about the future of work, and learn how you can bring AI into your own Agile teams.
24 Sept 2024
An Agile Genesis
Welcome to The Agile CEO, hosted by JJ Sutherland, CEO of Scrum Inc. and co-author of Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time. In this episode, JJ sits down with Jeff Johnson, former Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Director at the FBI, to discuss the Sentinel project—a $400 million initiative that Jeff turned around using Agile and Scrum in the face of immense bureaucratic challenges.
Jeff shares how he made bold decisions to restructure workflows, reduce headcount, and prioritize incremental progress, ultimately delivering results under budget and ahead of schedule. His story is a powerful example of how Agile can drive success even in the most challenging environments.
Tune in for insights on leading radical change, motivating teams, and applying Agile principles to complex transformations, whether in government or large organizations.
Connect with Jeff Johnson: Jeff Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com).
17 Sept 2024
Agile is Dead
Welcome to The Agile CEO, hosted by JJ Sutherland, CEO of Scrum Inc. and co-author of Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time. In this debut episode, JJ tackles the bold question: “Is Agile dead?” Far from it. Drawing on decades of experience and scientific foundations, JJ argues that Agile is alive and more crucial than ever for today’s fast-changing world. He discusses the ongoing relevance of Agile principles, from their roots in empirical process control to their application in organizations like the Royal Navy and cutting-edge AI-driven industries.
Listeners will hear stories from leaders across diverse sectors—from missile development to music streaming—who have implemented Agile to drive transformation and resilience. As JJ explains, agility isn’t just about teams; it’s about creating an adaptable operating model at the organizational level. Whether you're a seasoned Agile practitioner or new to the world of Scrum, this series will provide you with practical lessons and actionable insights to future-proof your organization.
12 Sept 2024
Introducing: The Agile CEO by Scrum Inc.
Introducing The Agile CEO by Scrum Inc., a brand new podcast hosted by JJ Sutherland. This series explores how Agile thinking is transforming industries and driving success across various sectors. In each episode, top leaders share actionable strategies to help you lead, innovate, and scale your business.
Subscribe now to gain insights that will empower your next bold leadership move and drive measurable outcomes in today’s fast-changing world.
Learn more: www.scruminc.com
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