Jean-Pierre Berchez
Scrum Events
Jean-Pierre Berchez is a Level 2 Ambassador of the Agile Academy, recognized for his pioneering role in the early days of Scrum and his unwavering commitment to agile leadership and organizational evolution. With a career in IT dating back to 1992, Jean-Pierre first encountered Scrum in 1995 while working at EASEL—alongside none other than Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum.
His leadership approach has always been centered on people, autonomy, and trust. From running flat-hierarchy sales organizations to now shaping agile education across Europe, Jean-Pierre brings over three decades of practical insight to the teams he serves. Whether he’s teaching Agile Leadership, Lean development, or facilitating Scrum workshops with Scrum’s original creators, his mission remains clear: empowering individuals to shape meaningful, adaptive organizations.
Experience
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.
Languages
- English
- German
Industries
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive & Mobility
- Aviation
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Infrastructure & Construction
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Certifications
Agile Academy Ambassador
Certified by Agile Academy Ambassadors are handpicked experts who embody our commitment to advancing Agile education and practice. As trusted professionals, they contribute to the Agile Academy community in various ways, including:
- Delivering certified training and e-learning courses to build practical Agile skills.
- Providing transformation coaching for teams and organizations.
- Sharing insights through articles, case studies, and thought leadership.
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Work with Jean-Pierre Berchez
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Contact usLinks, Articles & 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.
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