Author: DASA

  • Building a DevOps Culture

    Building a DevOps Culture

    There is no specific order or set of rules that you can follow to build a DevOps culture. Creating a DevOps culture is a step-by-step improvement of the following four elements: DevOps culture emphasizes collaboration and communication between development and operations teams, resulting in faster and more reliable software delivery. Creating a DevOps culture is…

  • The Three Ways of DevOps is Where Flow, Value & Resilience Meet

    The Three Ways of DevOps is Where Flow, Value & Resilience Meet

    “The Phoenix Project” is a book that introduces the Three Ways of DevOps, which are the guiding principles for DevOps practices. Through a story about an IT manager named Bill, the book explores the challenges and benefits of adopting DevOps practices.  Source: “The Phoenix Project” by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford The Three…

  • DevOps: Replacing the Wall of Confusion by The Bridge of Collaboration

    DevOps: Replacing the Wall of Confusion by The Bridge of Collaboration

    DevOps allows to bridge the gap between the Development and Operations teams by unifying them for better, faster outcomes. This is achieved through effective communication, collaboration, and transparency using tools and processes that promote these values. To avoid the Wall of Confusion, DevOps teams should prioritize effective communication and collaboration. This may include regular stand-up…

  • Skills Essential for a Highly Technical Internal Development Platform

    Skills Essential for a Highly Technical Internal Development Platform

    The internal development platform is a highly technical product that clearly focuses on automation, abstraction, and extensibility. Various skills must be available directly within the Platform Engineering team to achieve this. In terms of engineering capabilities, as mentioned earlier, there is a need to have a core foundation in DevOps and infrastructure within the Platform…

  • Wiring the Enterprise for Flow and Value Maximization

    Wiring the Enterprise for Flow and Value Maximization

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → Achieving optimal flow and maximizing value delivery are critical components of a high-performance digital organization. The transition from traditional project-based approaches to a product-centric mindset requires a fundamental shift…

  • Building High-Performance Software Teams

    Building High-Performance Software Teams

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → High-performance software teams are the backbone of a successful digital transformation. These teams are responsible for delivering high-quality software at a rapid pace and for driving innovation and maintaining…

  • Growing and Developing the Next Generation of Digital Leaders

    Growing and Developing the Next Generation of Digital Leaders

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → As organizations transform into high-performance digital enterprises, the need for capable leaders who can drive and sustain change becomes increasingly critical. Digital leaders are not just senior managers but…

  • Simplifying the Technology Landscape

    Simplifying the Technology Landscape

    This article is part of a series on transforming into a high-performance digital organization. To explore the six key themes and start your transformation journey, click here → A cluttered and outdated technology landscape can be a significant barrier to innovation and agility. Simplifying this landscape is essential for organizations aiming to stay competitive and responsive to…

  • Transforming into a High-Performance Digital Organization (HPDO): Six Key Themes

    Transforming into a High-Performance Digital Organization (HPDO): Six Key Themes

    Based on extensive research and practical engagement with organizations of varying sizes and across continents, DASA has identified six critical themes essential for achieving High-Performance Digital Organizations (HPDOs). These themes form the cornerstone of successful digital transformation initiatives, addressing most encountered challenges and promising opportunities faced by enterprises. Each organization is unique, with its own…