No Way Out

This conversation explores the concepts and principles of command and control, building upon the work of John Boyd. The guest, S Anders Christensson, discusses the dynamic OODA loop and the design hierarchy in command and control systems. He emphasizes the human-centered nature of command and control, highlighting the importance of understanding the purpose, design criteria, and fu

Defy the conventional wisdom that the best-laid business plans emerge from the highest towers of consultancy firms. Join us in this episode of the No Way Out Podcast as military strategists Johan Avari and Annette Nolan challenge conventional business planning methodologies. Guided by teachings from John Boyd's influential OODA loop, they present an adaptive approach that emph

Dr. David Kilcullen, a mastermind in the spheres of strategy and counterinsurgency, joins us to dissect the evolution of global military tactics. His expertise, drawn from his book "Dragons and Snakes: How the Rest Learned to Fight the West," provides us with a rare glimpse into the ingenious ways adversaries have risen to contest Western military hegemony. This episode p

Unlock safety, innovation, and resilience in your organization with Liberating Structures! How does cognitive diversity drive success? Have you experimented with Think-Write-Share? Discover the secrets of Red Teaming with Keith McCandless in this insightful podcast episode. Foster collaboration, break down hierarchies, and boost performance with Liberating Structures. Don't mi

Jeff Sutherland, PhD, co-creator of Scrum and former RF-4C fighter pilot, discusses the state of the Agile community and the challenges faced in Agile transformations. He explores the connection between John Boyd's Energy-0Maneuverability Theory and Agile, as well as the application of neuroscience principles to Agile practices. Dr. Sutherland emphasizes the importance of indi

What do Top Guns get wrong about leading in complexity.? What do they get right?The conversation explores some common flaws of “TOPGUN” thinking—those bounded lessons borrowed from the cockpit and applied as gospel by business leaders—and the uncomfortable truths TOPGUNs know about business, leadership, life and teamwork. Three former “TOPGUNs” turned business consultan

Today, we're exploring the fascinating world of complexity, risk management, and trust with our guest, Chris Clearfield. He's a former derivatives trader, commercial pilot and co-author of "Meltdown," a book that delves into the collapse of complex systems. Chris brings a unique perspective to the table, combining his diverse background with a sharp understandin

Picture this: a world where every team in your organization is functioning at peak performance, communication is seamless, and misunderstandings are a thing of the past. Sounds like a fantasy, right? Not after you gear up for this conversation with our guest, Gareth Lock. We're unearthing the hidden power of teamwork and the dire consequences of overlooking its importance.We&a

Are you tuned in to the spellbinding world of design and aviation? Well, let's buckle up for an exhilarating journey as we navigate through the skies of human factors and engineering psychology with our esteemed guest, John Flach. Starting with the origins of engineering psychology, we'll take you through the intriguing story of John Denver, whose tragic end was prompted

How are winning organizations wired? Ready to elevate your perspective on complex problem-solving? Brace yourself as we invite Shingo Prize Winner Steven J. Spear to a lively discussion on navigating the fast-paced world of technology and organizational complexity. Dr. Spear introduces us to the concept of 'slowification,' an innovative method of architecting operations a