No Way Out
Welcome to the No Way Out podcast where we examine the variety of domains and disciplines behind John R. Boyd’s OODA sketch and why, today, more than ever, it is an imperative to understand Boyd’s axiomatic sketch of how organisms, individuals, teams, corporations, and governments comprehend, shape, and adapt in our VUCA world.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 73 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Command and Control Systems with S. Anders Christensson
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 an…
Reorient Your Planning Process with Annette Nolan and Johan Ivari
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 strateg…
Liminality, Innovation and Conflict with David Kilcullen, PhD
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 "Dra…
Liberating Structures for Safety, Innovation, and Resilience with Keith McCandless
Unlock safety, innovation, and resilience in your organization with Liberating Structures!
How does cognitive diversity drive success?
Have you experimented with Think-Write-Share?
Disc…
Peak Performance with Jeff Sutherland, PhD
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 …
Flaws and f-Laws of "TOPGUN" Thinking with Whiz, Ponch, and Gareth
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 …
Meltdown 2024? Not if Leaders Rethink Risk Management and Embrace Complexity with Chris Clearfield | S2, Ep1
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…
Unleashing the Power of the Team OODA loop: Lessons from High-Performance Teams in Risk Management and Debriefing with Gareth Lock | Ep 57
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 f…
Taking Flight: Exploring the Intersection of Design, Aviation, and Engineering Psychology with John Flach | Ep 56
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 ps…
'Slowify:' How Winning Organizations Create Fingerspitzengefühl & Einheit with Steven J. Spear, DBA | Ep 55
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 discussi…
Decoding John Boyd: Unveiling the Complexity and Influence of His Theories with Shawn Callahan, PhD | Ep 54
Are you ready for a mind-blowing exploration of the profound theories of military strategist John Boyd?
Buckle up, as we've brought on Shawn Callahan to guide you through the maze of co…
Theory of Constraints: Flow, TPS and Boyd's OODA Loop with Steve Holt | Ep 53
What influence did the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapon School (TOPGUN) in the 1970s have on John Boyd’s thinking? This was the question Steve Holt, a Technical Fellow at Boeing, and Ponch were…
Constraints, Context, Complexity, and Culture with Alicia Juarrero, PhD | Ep 52
At the heart of an organization is a web of interdependencies, with elements such as task interdependence, reward systems, and even the smallest artifacts influencing behavior. These in…
The Triple Helix of Flow: The Flow System Playbook with John Turner, PhD and Nigel Thurlow | Ep 51
Ever wondered how to bridge the gap between theory and practice when dealing with complex problems in your organization? Are you searching for practical and evidence based solutions tha…
Red Teaming with Colonel (Ret.) Steven Rotkoff
Steve Rotkoff, former director of the U.S. Army’s “Red Team University”, unpacks the principles of Red Teaming and its powerful application in various arenas, beyond just warfare. This…
Wargaming: Building Adaptive Leadership Capability with Ian Brown
Ready for a mental workout that will leave you with a deeper understanding of maneuver warfare, wargaming, and strategic thinking? Buckle up as we delve into the influential work of Joh…
Flow: Reimagining Agile (WAF 2023 Panel: Hendrickson, Kerievsky, Kleiner, Denning, Kern)
Ready to unlock the potential of flow and examine the future of Agile? This episode promises to immerse you in a captivating discussion with our guests Chet Hendrickson, Steve Denning, …
Dr. Delia McCabe and Pete Behrens: Neuroscience & Leadership in the Age of AI (World Agility Forum 2023)
Ready to journey into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and AI? We promise insights that will transform your understanding of leadership coaching in an AI-domina…
Sonja Blignaut & Nigel Thurlow: Human Factors in the Age of AI (World Agility Forum 2023)
Prepare to have your mind expanded as we journey through the intricate relationship of complexity and AI in the ever-evolving world of business. Join our esteemed guests, Nigel Thurlow …
Befriending Complexity: Agile, Flow, and the Art of Wayfinding with Sonja Blignaut
From Lisbon, Portugal, Brian "Ponch" Rivera sits down with Sonja Blignaut to discuss her upcoming talk at the World Agility Forum.
Sonja shares her process of preparing for the talk and…