A New Context for Agility
Jim Highsmith, co-author of the Agile Manifesto and pioneer of adaptive leadership, joins us for a timely, unscripted conversation on what agility truly means in 2025 and beyond.
In this rare and candid interview, Jim explores:
- Why AI isn’t just a tool, but a new context for agility
- The trap of chasing productivity over innovation—and how to avoid repeating Agile’s early mistakes
- Why capability will matter more than knowledge in the AI era
- The emerging role of the “choreographer” to manage systems-level complexity
- Whether Agile is declining—or simply evolving into something more powerful
He also addresses the elephant in the room: the PMI–Agile Alliance partnership and what it signals for the next phase of agility.
This conversation is essential viewing for anyone working at the edge of Agile, AI, and organizational transformation. If you care about what comes after frameworks, watch to the end—Jim reflects on the Agile Manifesto, why it still matters, and what we should do with it now.
Meet Jim Highsmith
Jim has penned numerous books on the subject and was honored with the International Stevens Award 2005. He is a prominent figure in the Agile community, co-authoring the Agile Manifesto and the Declaration of Interdependence for Project Leaders. Jim was pivotal in establishing The Agile Alliance and co-founding the Agile Leadership Network, serving as its inaugural president. He has offered his expertise to global IT organizations and software firms for nearly six decades.
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