Tom Gilb
Engineer and value-focused systems thinker known for EVO/Design of Value (DOVE) methods, author and proponent of quantifying stakeholder value and value-driven engineering.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 22min
The Agile Organization as a Learning System With Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel
Join Simon Holzapfel, an Agile practitioner focused on adaptive teams, and Tom Gilb, a systems thinker advocating for value-driven engineering. They discuss the importance of adopting a farmer's mentality over industrial thinking in organizations, emphasizing patience and nurturing environments. Tom argues for a shift from Scrum Masters to value masters, focusing on delivering stakeholder value above all. The duo also presents the DOVE manifesto, prioritizing optimal value delivery and the critical role of emotional alignment within teams.
May 27, 2025 • 43min
BONUS Tom Gilb: Building True Engineering Culture and Delivering Value Through Evolutionary Methods
Tom Gilb, an independent teacher and consultant, dives into the essence of true engineering culture and project success. He critiques the flaws in Agile practices, emphasizing that failure stems from unclear goals rather than methodology. Discussing his new book, he advocates for the importance of defining success as meaningful improvements. Gilb also highlights the need for quantified objectives that consider usability and stakeholder engagement, and he challenges traditional approaches like OKRs to better understand project delivery.
