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Navigating Product Management with the Cynefin Framework: A Guide to Decision-Making in Uncertain Contexts
Product management involves navigating different types of situations, some predictable, others not so much. The Cynefin framework comes in to help product managers understand the nature of the problems they’re facing and choose the best course of action. DASA Product Management DASA Product Management offers a strategic approach to product management, equipping participants with the…
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Pitfalls of Neglecting Product Management
Organizations that choose not to adopt formal Product Management practices can face a number of pitfalls, potentially hindering their growth and success. Here are some key issues: Strategic Misalignment: Inefficiencies and Silos: Missed Opportunities and Challenges: It’s important to note that the severity of these pitfalls can vary depending on the size, industry, and maturity…
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How Product Management Bridges Teams and Solves Organizational Challenges
Product management acts as a critical bridge between various functions within an organization and the ever-evolving market. Product Management: Steering the Ship Through Organizational Challenges Product management acts as a critical bridge between various functions within an organization and the ever-evolving market. When faced with organizational hurdles, product managers play a key role in identifying…
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Lean Principles: Eliminating Muda, Muri, and Mura for Maximum Efficiency
The core idea of Lean is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. In simple terms, Lean means creating more value for customers with fewer resources. Lean works on three principles: Here’s more detail on each: Muda: Muda refers to the type of waste that adds no value to the end product or service from…
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Stakeholder Management in Platform Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide
Managing your stakeholders is an iterative process that incorporates the followingsteps in each cycle: Step 1: Identify Stakeholders Step 2: Analyze Stakeholders Step 3: Plan Stakeholder Engagement Step 4: Engage Stakeholders Step 5: Monitor Stakeholders Step 6: Evaluate Effectiveness DASA Platform Engineering DASA Platform Engineering certification program ensures all stakeholders become champions of Platform Engineering,…
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Lessons From 5 Years of DevOps Coaching
Five years ago, we launched the DASA DevOps Coach program, not fully realizing just how transformative it would become. We’ve witnessed the impact that skilled coaches have made within organizations striving for high performance. As we hit this milestone, we want to share some of the lessons we’ve learned and the growing role of DevOps…
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DASA Welcomes Kruso Netherlands as Transformation Partner
DASA is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Kruso Netherlands, a leading AI and transformation agency known for creating meaningful and impactful digital experiences. As a new DASA Transformation Partner, Kruso will leverage DASA’s extensive resources, certification programs, and expert guidance to support its clients’ journeys toward becoming high-performance digital organizations. Kruso, with its…
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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…
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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…
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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…
