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Marian Draganov
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Key takeaways from Kick-start your DevOps Coaching Career: Lessons Learned and Pitfalls to Avoid
Introduction In the ever-evolving era of digital transformation, DevOps has emerged as a critical enabler for organizations striving to deliver high-quality software with enhanced speed and efficiency. As enterprises increasingly embrace DevOps methodologies, the demand for proficient DevOps coaches has witnessed a significant surge. This knowledge session provides a comprehensive guide for individuals aspiring to…
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joey.vankuilenburg
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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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joey.vankuilenburg
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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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joey.vankuilenburg
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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…
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Marian Draganov
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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.…
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joey.vankuilenburg
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People: If You Do Not Listen, Guide, and Train, People Create Their Own Strategy
Experience with T-Shape and Second Pillar Approach I started my first professional role in IT support in a global corporation. I learned firsthand the importance of listening to, guiding, and training people to create and execute successful strategies. When I started working in IT, I assumed I was more intelligent than our users and focused…
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joey.vankuilenburg
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Suffering from Development Work, Why Won’t it Fly?
Developing and Delivering a Service needs feedback! USE DEVOPS! The advice to “Use DevOps” might still be confusing for many people. It is like saying, “Use a bike,” to someone who doesn’t know how to ride one and suggesting they do so without guidance. Hence, we worked with a group of eight people and compiled…
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joey.vankuilenburg
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Learning Journeys to Boost Employee Skill Enhancement
What is a Learning Journey? It is a set of formal and non-formal learning experiences that take place over a period of time and involve a range of approaches to enhance employees’ professional aptitudes, develop their current skills and abilities, and improve their behavior. It means that learning journeys should satisfy employees’ urge to learn…
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joey.vankuilenburg
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Optimizing Talent Retention with the Three Ways of DevOps
IT organizations are increasingly relying on technology to bring capabilities of automation, self-service capabilities, continuous measurement, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize their operations but one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is people. In a study by Gartner, it was found that over 80% of respondents said that their organization will be challenged…
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joey.vankuilenburg
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What are DASA Recognition Badges?
In today’s complex world, we are witnessing the survival and prosperity of the lean, the agile, the inventive, the curious, the bold, and the brave. As IT organizations strive to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing competitive landscape, upskilled and engaged employees will make a lasting impact on your organization’s DevOps transformation. Achieving…