How do you make change happen effectively? In this episode, Matt is joined by Alex Sims to discuss championing a cause and making change happen within your organization. They discuss various strategies, including how to get started, different technical approaches, and how to deal with those who resist change.

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Table of Contents:

• Prologue (01:39)
• Chapter 1: Alex's Background (02:04)
• Chapter 2: Becoming a Champion (08:02)
• Chapter 3: Dealing with Detractors [Supporter Only] (21:25)
• Chapter 4: Getting Started (22:10)
• Chapter 5: Dealing with Decrees [Supporter Only] (27:57)
• Chapter 6: Dealing with Detractors (continued) [Supporter Only] (28:29)
• Chapter 7: The Power of Observability (29:42)
• Chapter 8: Programming Languages (30:34)
• Chapter 9: Technical Debt (45:47)
• Chapter 10: Parting Advice (59:22)
• Appendix UNPOP: Unpopular Opinions (01:01:50)
• Epilogue (01:08:47)

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• (01:39) - Prologue