#182: Never Stop Experimenting with Stavros Stavru

In a world changing faster than most teams can keep up with, standing still may be the biggest risk of all. Brian Milner sits down with Stavros Stavru to explore why experimentation is no longer optional and how teams can build a culture that adapts before disruption forces it to.

Overview

Many organizations say they value experimentation, but few create the conditions that make real experimentation possible. Too often, teams either stay trapped in familiar patterns or mistake random change for meaningful learning.

In this episode, Brian Milner talks with Stavros Stavru, author of Never Stop Experimenting, about what experimentation actually looks like in practice. Stavros shares how rapid advances in AI and constant disruption are forcing teams to rethink how they learn, adapt, and improve. Together, they discuss the difference between experimentation and “experimentation theater,” why small experiments matter, and how leaders can model the kind of curiosity and adaptability they want their teams to develop.

Stavros also shares practical examples from his book, including simple ways teams can test assumptions, gather more honest feedback, and create stronger learning loops in their day-to-day work.

References and resources mentioned in the show:

Stavros StavruNever Stop Experimenting by Stavros Stavru, Ph.D.#56: The Power of Experimentation#118: The Secrets to Agile Success with Mike Cohn

When Do Agile Teams Make Time for Innovation? By Mike CohnSubscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast

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