Jean-Pierre Berchez
Jean-Pierre Berchez
Jean-Pierre Berchez is a seasoned agile educator and thought leader with more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, project management, and agile transformation. His agile journey began as early as 1995 at EASEL Corporation, where Scrum was first implemented by Dr. Jeff Sutherland—a historic intersection that profoundly shaped his career.
After holding executive roles in IT firms and leading software tool consultancies, Jean-Pierre became Managing Director of TogetherSoft GmbH from 1999 to 2003. There, he implemented a flat, autonomous organizational structure—long before such practices became mainstream. This approach, rooted in trust and self-organization, naturally aligned with agile values and laid the foundation for his lifelong dedication to people-first leadership.
Today, Jean-Pierre works as a certified Scrum trainer (Scrum.org, Scrum Inc.) and agile coach. He conducts training, facilitates leadership workshops, and organizes milestone events in the agile community, such as Scrum Day Germany and certification workshops with Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber themselves.
As a Level 2 Ambassador of the Agile Academy, Jean-Pierre is not only a carrier of agile knowledge but also a key architect of its human-centric future.
Industry Experience
Work with Jean-Pierre
| Training Type and Trainer | E-Learning | Date | Duration: | Location | Language | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jean-Pierre is open to provide training, coaching and consulting services. Contact us to learn more about how Jean-Pierre can support you.
Contact usArticles & Case Studies
Scrum as a Match Race: Navigating Agile with Precision
Interested in viewing Scrum through a fresh, dynamic perspective? This insightful article compares Scrum methodology to match racing, offering unique parallels between agile teamwork and sailing tactics. Dive in to master agility with precision and speed.
Read more →IX: Digital Yet Agile – Mastering Flexibility in Digital Environments
Can digital transformation remain agile? This insightful article explores how digital projects can successfully adopt Agile principles, ensuring adaptability, speed, and continuous improvement in rapidly changing environments.
Read more →Scrum or Kanban? Choosing the Right Agile Approach
Scrum or Kanban—what works best for your team? This concise guide compares both methodologies, highlighting their strengths, differences, and best use-cases, helping you select the most effective agile framework.
Read more →Scrum trainer Jean Pierre Berchez in an interview: "Scrum and Agile are often just bullshit bingo. And then you might as well just give up."
In this candid interview, Jean-Pierre discusses the misconceptions surrounding Scrum and Agile, emphasizing the importance of genuine implementation over buzzwords.
Read more →