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DevOps: Evolution vs Revolution
Embracing DevOps as an Evolutionary Journey DevOps represents a fundamental shift in how software development and IT operations collaborate, focusing on enhancing efficiency, reliability, and agility. This article delves into the debate of evolutionary versus revolutionary approaches to DevOps, advocating for gradual, sustainable change over abrupt, disruptive overhauls. Understanding this distinction is crucial for leaders,…
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Becoming an Impactful Leader: The 3Cs of Influential Reputations
In today’s dynamic environment, leadership extends beyond the traditional roles of decision-making and strategy formulation. An influential leader must cultivate a strong reputation, which is essential for fostering trust, inspiring teams, and driving organizational success, especially while managing a digital transformation. The cornerstone of a strong reputation lies in the 3Cs: Clarity, Confidence, and Credibility.…
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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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Selling Experience Management at C-Level
Selling experience management to C-level executives requires a strategic approach that connects IT initiatives to the core business goals of the organization, while resonating with the personal motivations of these leaders. To secure buy-in for experience management, IT leaders must align technical solutions with tangible business outcomes and present them in a way that speaks…
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Breaking Silos and Building Synergy
Organizations face intense pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly, efficiently, and without errors. A common barrier to this goal, especially in tech-intensive industries, is the persistence of organizational silos. These silos limit communication and collaboration between teams, which creates unnecessary roadblocks and can impact progress. Breaking down these silos and fostering synergy among diverse teams…
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Business Objectives and Portfolio Elements
Exploring the concepts of business objectives and their relationship with the components of portfolio management – portfolio vision, portfolio strategy, and portfolio roadmap: 1. Business Objectives: 2. Portfolio Vision: 3. Portfolio Strategy: 4. Portfolio Roadmap: In essence, business objectives are the guiding stars of an organization, setting the strategic direction. The portfolio vision ensures that…
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OGSM: Strategy Alignment for Success
OGSM, an acronym for Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures, is a structured and comprehensive methodology for strategic planning and execution within organizations. It provides a clear framework for aligning various aspects of an organization’s operations with its strategic objectives. Objectives (O): Objectives are overarching, qualitative statements that define the desired outcomes an organization aims to…
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Tools for Monitoring and Tracking OKR Progress
There are several tools available to monitor and visualize OKR progress. These tools help organizations track and display the status of their Objectives and Key Results in real-time, providing valuable insights for data-driven decision-making. Some popular tools for monitoring and visualizing OKR progress include: OKR Software Platforms: There are dedicated OKR software platforms that allow…
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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…
