From Fighter Pilot to Scrum Creator: Jeff Sutherland on Doing More with Less
Release Date: 09/19/2025
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Listen in as Erin and Jeff discuss:
- How Jeff’s career as a fighter pilot, cancer researcher, and tech leader shaped the creation of Scrum.
- Why breaking work into small, prioritized pieces can eliminate 75% of wasted effort.
- The importance of “working with the willing” and creating a culture of commitment.
- How Scrum teams can quickly identify performance gaps and self-correct.
- Why adaptability and short feedback cycles are critical in the AI era
- … and much more.
About
Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, is a global pioneer in agile methodologies. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, he flew over 100 missions in Vietnam, honing skills in adaptability and teamwork. After earning a Ph.D. in Biometrics and working as a cancer researcher, Jeff transitioned to technology, starting the first Scrum team in 1993 at Easel Corporation, naming it after Takeuchi and Nonaka’s rugby-inspired concept. A signatory of the 2001 Agile Manifesto, he developed Scrum@Scale and founded Scrum Inc., training thousands to achieve double the productivity in half the time. His books, including Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time and First Principles in Scrum, share his insights on building high-performing teams.
How to Connect With Jeff
- Website: https://www.scruminc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsutherland
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScrumInc/
- X profile: https://x.com/jeffsutherland
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scruminc
Recommended Resources
- Book: Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time: https://www.amazon.com/Scrum-Doing-Twice-Work-Half/dp/038534645X
- Book: First Principles in Scrum: Advanced Strategies and Reflections: https://leanpub.com/firstprinciplesinscrum
- Scrum Guide: https://scrumguides.org/