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The DevOps Leader and the DevOps Coach: Working in Concert to Deliver Successful DevOps and Digital Transformations
Digital transformation has become a priority for organizations of all sizes and industries. The ability to rapidly innovate and adapt to changing market conditions is increasingly important for survival and success. DevOps is a key enabler of digital transformation, as it helps organizations deliver software faster, more reliably, and in a scalable fashion. It fosters…
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How Continuous Learning Enables Successful Transformations
Introduction In today’s business environment, where technological change is happening at an unprecedented pace, continuous learning has become more critical than ever. It allows individuals and organizations to stay updated with the latest technological trends and tools, develop the skills to successfully implement digital transformation initiatives, and keep pace with the competition. The McKinsey Global…
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Effective DevOps Team Building: Strategies for Collaboration and Cooperation
DevOps isn’t just a methodology, a trend, or a set of integrated technologies. DevOps is a movement about the culture that emphasizes both collaboration and cooperation, primarily of both software developers and other IT professionals, to achieve automated high-quality product delivery. To truly succeed with DevOps, organizations must build teams that prioritize collaboration and cooperation…
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Engineering Culture: Leveraging Cloud, DevOps, and Data for Business Success
Organizations must be agile and adaptable to survive. The key to survival is leveraging technology to gain a competitive advantage. Cloud, DevOps, and Data are essential tools that organizations can use to thrive. However, keeping up with new services and understanding their significance for your business can be challenging. This article provides an introduction to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
