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Closing the Feedback Loop: Why Community and Transparency are Critical for Innovation Programs
Fostering a community and maintaining transparency are essential when developing successful innovation initiatives. This article delves into why these factors are essential and how organizations can effectively implement them to enhance their innovation programs. The Feedback Loop The feedback loop – in the context of an innovation program – encompasses several stages: gathering feedback, analyzing…
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Taming Complexity-DevX as the future DevOps
As modern software delivery becomes more complicated and intricate, the need to streamline processes and enhance developer experience (DevX) is essential for continued success in your DevOps team. DevX can address increasing complexity and transform the way teams work. This article delves into the principles, strategies, and outcomes associated with implementing effective DevX practices, highlighting…
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DevOps and Wiring the Winning Organization with Gene Kim
DevOps has revolutionized the technology landscape, enabling organizations to achieve unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and reliability. In this article, we will explore how DevOps principles can be harnessed to wire winning organizations, driving them towards excellence and sustainable success. Drawing insights from high-performing technology organizations, we will delve into the strategies and mechanisms that…
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What is Platform Engineering
Businesses are under immense pressure to innovate rapidly while maintaining the reliability and scalability of their systems. As organizations scale, so do the complexities of their technology infrastructures. Enter platform engineering—a discipline that plays a critical role in enabling businesses to achieve high performance, agility, and value maximization. Platform engineering focuses on designing, building, and…
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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…
