Better Value Sooner Safer Happier • Simon Rohrer & Eduardo da Silva

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSimon Rohrer - Co-Author of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" & Senior Director at Saxo BankEduardo da Sliva - Independent Consultant on Organization, Architecture, and Leadership ModernizationRESOURCESSimonhttps://bsky.app/profile/simon.bvssh.comhttps://mastodon.social/@simonrhttps://x.com/sirohrerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simonrohrerhttps://github.com/sirohrerhttps://www.soonersaferhappier.comEduardohttps://bsky.app/profile/esilva.nethttps://mastodon.social/@eduardodasilvahttps://x.com/emgsilvahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emgsilvahttps://github.com/emgsilvahttps://esilva.netDESCRIPTIONEduardo da Silva and Simon Rohrer discuss the core ideas of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" diving into the principles of organizational transformation.Simon shares insights on the shift from output-driven to outcome-focused thinking, emphasizing value over productivity, and the need for continuous improvement in delivery speed, stakeholder satisfaction, and safety.The conversation explores key concepts like technical excellence, integrating safety into development, and balancing incremental changes with occasional larger steps.Simon Rohrer discusses organizational patterns and the importance of decentralizing decision-making, recommending a flexible, context-driven approach to transformation. The session concludes with practical advice on how to start implementing these ideas, using the book’s map to guide organizations toward the right transformation strategy based on their specific goals.RECOMMENDED BOOKSJonathan Smart, Zsolt Berend, Myles Ogilvie & Simon Rohrer • Sooner Safer HappierStephen Fishman & Matt McLarty • Unbundling the EnterpriseCarliss Y. Baldwin • Design Rules, Vol. 2Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team TopologiesForsgren, Humble & Kim • Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOpsKim, Humble, Debois, Willis & Forsgren • The DevOps HandbookBlueskyInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!