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Risk & Agile – Why Moving Fast Doesn’t Have to Break Things

Risk & Agile – Why Moving Fast Doesn’t Have to Break Things

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Can agile teams really move fast without breaking stuff? In this episode, Dave and Peter dig into one of the biggest tensions in modern software delivery: the push for speed versus the need to manage risk.

They unpack the idea that when agile is done right, it actually helps reduce risk, not amplify it. You’ll hear stories and analogies (yep, including a messy kitchen and airplane cockpits) that bring this idea to life. Along the way, they highlight why teams that obsess over "faster delivery" often end up with systems that are, well, kind of fragile.

Whether you're navigating compliance hurdles, trying to foster psychological safety, or just figuring out how to move fast without chaos, this conversation brings a grounded, practical take on how agile and risk can work together, not against each other.

This week’s takeaways:

  • Learning continuously is more powerful than just moving quickly
  • Teams should feel safe to say “something doesn’t feel right”
  • Focus on what’s working, not just what’s broken
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