• Micro-credentials Vs. Certifications: What behaviors and outcomes do they create in your IT functions?

    Micro-credentials Vs. Certifications: What behaviors and outcomes do they create in your IT functions?

    Are micro-credentials the future of professional development in the IT industry? Or is the traditional certification route still the gold standard? As technology continues to advance at a breakneck pace, IT organizations face the challenge of ensuring their professionals are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge.  Understanding Micro-Credentials Micro-credentials are short, focused learning experiences…

  • Trust and growth: How DASA’s name helped Vijfhart meet market demands

    Trust and growth: How DASA’s name helped Vijfhart meet market demands

    About Vijfhart (in Dutch: Five heart) is the largest independent IT training provider in the Netherlands. In their 38 years of operation, they have provided specialized training and courses to over half a million IT professionals. The Challenge Raising standards and raising awareness. Our product management team constantly looks for new technologies and new ways…

  • The Importance of Psychological Safety in DevOps Teams

    The Importance of Psychological Safety in DevOps Teams

    Psychological safety is an essential condition for high-performing teams, particularly those solving complex and novel problems such as DevOps teams. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, software development practices must keep pace. DevOps, a methodology that emphasizes collaboration and automation between development and operations teams, has become an essential approach to software delivery. However, the…

  • DevOps with a Side of Compliance: How to Integrate Security and Compliance in your Transformation

    DevOps with a Side of Compliance: How to Integrate Security and Compliance in your Transformation

    Organizations are facing an increasing number of threats and regulatory requirements. Compliance and security are critical components of any organization’s digital transformation, and in a DevOps environment, it is essential that these components are integrated into the development and operations processes. However, in many organizations, compliance and security are considered separate from the development and…

  • Leveraging DevOps and Cloud to Implement a Technology Strategy for Enterprises-Key Takeaways

    Leveraging DevOps and Cloud to Implement a Technology Strategy for Enterprises-Key Takeaways

    The rapid pace of digital transformation has made it imperative for organizations to prioritize technology excellence to stay competitive. The implementation of a DevOps Cloud Strategy can help organizations achieve software speed, scale, and security while maintaining compliance and governance. Recent discussions on DevOps Cloud Strategy for Enterprises have highlighted some key takeaways and best…

  • Benefits of Learning Through A Talent Academy-Key Takeaways

    Benefits of Learning Through A Talent Academy-Key Takeaways

    Introduction In the dynamic and rapidly changing business environment of today, organizations must prioritize the development of their individual employees to foster high-performing teams and drive organizational growth. To achieve this objective, Talent Academies have proven to be an effective tool, provided that organizations have a comprehensive strategy in place to map their current capabilities,…

  • How to Successfully Build Multi-Skilled Software Teams

    How to Successfully Build Multi-Skilled Software Teams

    What makes a good team? A good team is a group of individuals who work together effectively to achieve a common goal. They are able to communicate well, collaborate, and trust each other to contribute their unique skills and perspectives toward a shared objective. Here’s the catch, unique skills are not enough anymore to build…

  • Leading Change in the DevOps Era: An 8-Step Framework for Success

    Leading Change in the DevOps Era: An 8-Step Framework for Success

    Organizational leaders are often aware of the benefits of implementing DevOps practices and tools, including increased agility, faster time-to-market, and improved customer satisfaction. However, implementing these changes can be challenging. One framework that can be used to guide a DevOps transformation is John Kotter’s 8-step model for leading change. This model provides a clear roadmap…

  • Key Takeaways from Embracing Talent Transformation Through Leadership

    Key Takeaways from Embracing Talent Transformation Through Leadership

    Introduction Digital transformation is a rapidly accelerating trend, and organizations are feeling the pressure to adapt. In order to succeed, businesses must focus on people as a key dimension of transformation. However, many transformation initiatives fail because they do not provide enough focus on enabling, motivating, and engaging people in the transformation journey. At the…

  • Maximizing DevOps Success with High-Performance Team Skill Assessments

    Maximizing DevOps Success with High-Performance Team Skill Assessments

    The adoption of DevOps practices has been widely embraced by organizations due to its clear return on investment, as highlighted by the DORA data-based report. Despite its growing popularity, it’s estimated that 75% of DevOps initiatives will fall short of expectations in 2022, largely due to a lack of focus on organizational learning and change.…