How much agility can software development really handle, and where does agility tip into chaos? In this episode of the “Modern Work 2 Go” podcast (in German), I speak with Florian Schneider about exactly these questions. We dive deep into a concrete real-world example: an agile transformation at a Swiss bank that I accompanied over eight years. The conversation covers the shift from waterfall to agility, scaling with SAFe, building value streams, and why continuous improvement is the central pillar of every transformation.
When people, machines, and algorithms work as a “team,” more than automation emerges: a learning and resilient factory. But how can industrial companies make the leap into the AI era without losing their human element?
In this LeanPub podcast episode, host Len Epp and I have a deep conversation about my book “The Cybernetic Enterprise: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization.” We cover everything from my career journey at Zühlke, to why the future is cybernetic rather than just AI, to the practical steps of enterprise transformation. If you have ever wondered what it takes to build an organization that can continuously adapt, this conversation covers the essential ideas.
I recently joined the Digital Analog Podcast to talk about what it really means when humans and machines work together. As the Chief of Cybernetic Transformation and Partner at Zühlke, I deal with these questions every day. In this conversation, we covered everything from the biggest obstacles in digital transformation to why AI agents could change the way we collaborate, and why simplicity should be every organization’s guiding principle.
You know that feeling when your company just feels slow? Always lagging, always crashing, not built for the modern world? What if that is not just a feeling? What if your organization is literally running on an outdated operating system? In this video, we explore the concept of the Cybernetic Enterprise and why it represents a fundamental upgrade for how businesses operate.
The digital landscape today feels less like a steady path and more like white water rapids. Constant change, new technologies, and relentless pressure to adapt. In this deep dive, two hosts explore my book “Cybernetic Enterprise V1.0.0” and unpack why traditional digital transformations keep failing, and what the alternative looks like: a holistic new operating model where adaptability becomes the organization’s default state.
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AI is everywhere, but clarity, strategy, and real impact are often left by the wayside. We live in the era of what Romano Roth has dubbed ‘AI idiots’, an era of flashy demos rather than genuine long-term value. But a smarter way forward is possible. Discover the Cybernetic Enterprise and the business value it offers for industrial organisations.
“AI won’t fix your broken processes. DevOps won’t save your business. But Cybernetics might.”
At DevOps Pro Europe 2025 in Vilnius, I had the privilege of delivering the opening keynote to a packed hall of engineers, architects, and leaders navigating the ever-accelerating evolution of enterprise technology. My message was direct:
Keynote at the CTO Forum of the Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille. Hosted by Zühlke, Munich
We Are Living in the AI Hype Era # AI is dominating headlines. From natural language interfaces to automated code generation, the pace of development is relentless. But alongside this excitement, we are seeing inflated promises, rushed implementations, and disappointing returns.
Romano Roth advocates the importance of companies focusing on the developer experience and enabling developers to concentrate on creating business value.
