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.