GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech The Value Flywheel Effect: A Modern Cloud Strategy • David Anderson & Charles Humble
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Sep 13, 2024 David Anderson, a Software Architect and author of 'The Value Flywheel Effect', joins freelance techie Charles Humble to discuss transformative tech strategies in organizations. They highlight the importance of aligning IT with business goals and creating a culture of psychological safety. Anderson shares insights on serverless architecture and the AWS Cloud Development Kit for rapid software development. They also tackle the need for effective collaboration with security teams and the significance of timing in driving successful change. A must-listen for tech enthusiasts!
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Mapping with Gene Kim
- David Anderson used Wardley Mapping to help Gene Kim understand his IT Revolution Summit strategy.
- This led to the publishing of "The Value Flywheel Effect" due to the technique's impact.
Business-Oriented Proposals
- Frame technical proposals in terms of business outcomes, not technical jargon.
- Explain how addressing technical debt directly impacts business goals to gain sponsorship.
Software as a Flywheel
- Software development is continuous, like a flywheel, not a one-time project.
- Focus on identifying and addressing inertia points within the development process.