Aristotle Meets Agile: Philosophy On How To Be Better At Our Job

Summary:
AI can code, summarize, and even coach — but it can’t reflect, care, or choose wisely. That’s still our job. Philosophy is a great way to strengthen those uniquely human skills: critical thinking, creativity, and purposeful action.

In this session, I’ll introduce Aristotle’s framework of virtue and show how it can guide your day-to-day coaching and leadership. Together, we’ll translate ancient wisdom into practical tools: powerful questions, reflective practices, and small habits that help you and your teams grow.

Join to explore how “being good” can actually make you better at what you do.

Bio:
Tom Jans is a freelance agile coach and certified LeSS Scrum Master since 2019. He has supported several LeSS transformations in the Belgian public sector and has spoken at multiple global LeSS conferences.

A generalist and natural systems thinker, Tom connects diverse areas of expertise and perspective. With degrees in both Engineering and Philosophy, he approaches organizational change with a rare blend of analytical rigor and human insight.