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Diverse Minds, Dynamic Solutions: The Power of Inclusive Innovation
Inclusive innovation leverages the diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills of all team members, driving creativity and improving business outcomes. This article delves into the importance of inclusive innovation, exploring strategies to implement it effectively, and highlighting the tangible benefits it brings to organizations. The Impact of Inclusive Innovation The power of inclusive innovation lies in…
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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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Unmasking DevOps in Your Organisation
How many times have you heard an organisation say, “we do DevOps”, or “we will handle that by DevOps” or “that will be handed over to DevOps”? In recent months, I have started to hear these statements more regularly; particularly the first one. As a professional who has been involved with DevOps for the past…
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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…
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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…
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Four Challenges of Platform Teams: Insights from ThoughtWorks Experts
Platform engineering is crucial to driving innovation, scaling development, and ensuring seamless integration across organizations. As platform engineers, we often face complex challenges that require strategic solutions, a deep understanding of technology, and the ability to align with broader business goals. In this article, we share our experiences working within platform engineering and discuss some…
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Empowering Product Managers: Tools for Effective Product Management
In the ever-evolving realm of product management, navigating the journey from ideation to market success can be intricate and unpredictable. Strategic decisions, design iterations, and operational hurdles are just a few of the challenges product managers face daily. This article aims to illuminate the path for product managers by showcasing how a comprehensive suite of…
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Transforming Product Development with Product Discovery: A Guide to Understanding Customer Needs
In today’s fast-paced market, understanding customer needs early in the product development lifecycle can make the difference between a product’s success and its failure. Product discovery is the critical phase where these needs are identified and validated, ensuring that development resources are used efficiently and effectively. Despite its importance, many product managers struggle with this…
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Customer-Centric Engineering: Prioritizing User Needs in Platform Development
According to Gartner’s research, 80% of enterprises will establish platform teams by 2026 as internal providers of reusable IT infrastructure services, components, and tools for smooth application delivery. However, this shift brings unique challenges and risks for enterprises and their leaders. Among these challenges, one of the most critical is the need to adopt a…
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Building Effective Platforms: Best Practices for Architecture and Adoption
In the realm of platform engineering, implementing the correct approach towards architecting, building, and adopting platforms is critical for ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment. Effective platform architecture and governance frameworks are essential for maintaining the reliability and performance of platforms, such as cloud infrastructure or server clusters.This article aims to provide actionable insights and…
