PurePerformance Organizational Sustainability through Platform Engineering with Lesley Cordero
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May 12, 2025 Lesley Cordero, a Staff Engineer at The New York Times, shares her expertise in platform engineering and sociotechnical principles. She emphasizes the need for integrating social and technical changes to drive organizational sustainability. The conversation covers proactive leadership strategies and the importance of enhancing developer experience. Lesley also touches on fostering transparency in tech conferences and the role of community-driven support in improving internal processes. Her insights break down the balance between culture, tools, and user experiences.
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Sociotechnical Balance is Key
- Sociotechnical theory emphasizes joint optimization of social and technical systems together.
- Leadership's role is to balance and manage tension between these sociotechnical elements effectively.
Pair Tools With Social Investment
- Don't expect new tools alone to solve problems without social and educational support.
- Embed education and social processes alongside tool adoption for real effectiveness.
Lead Proactively, Not Reactively
- Be proactive, not just reactionary, in leadership to anticipate change.
- Lean into efficiency and preventative measures before crises hit to mitigate impact.