A peek inside Google’s research on developer productivity, which looks at causal relationships to find what helps developers get stuff done (and what gets in the way). Looks at factors like shifting priorities, documentation, time spent in meetings, distributed and remote working, and technical debt. “Maybe it’s not just the presence or absence of documentation […]

Tackles the subject of measuring software delivery in organizations based on the white paper Measuring Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Relevant to teams using Agile, Lean, Continuous Delivery, and DevOps. Delves into leading and lagging indicators, qualitative and quantitative metrics and more. Takles some common dead ends and things to keep in mind when choosing metrics. […]

Explores the culture of organizations using Westrum’s typology and looks at how you can change it using John Shook’s lessons from NUMMI. You’ll find out how to classify your culture and how to improve it to create positive change in your organization. “Generative cultures are all about open communication, sharing knowledge, and focussing on solutions […]

A look at the key points in DORA’s Accelerate State of DevOps Report 2024. Dives into the findings on AI, platform engineering, user-centricity, transformational leadership, and stable priorities. “So, it’s not just about adopting the latest tools and technologies. It’s about creating a culture where people can thrive and where innovation can flourish…”