DevOps Paradox

DOP 262: Rethinking Project Success The Iterative Way

May 8, 2024

Exploring the balance between ambition and realistic expectations in projects, prioritizing progress over grand overhauls. Evolution from mainframes to Kubernetes, advocating for an iterative approach over Big Bang changes. Discussing scenarios for 'Big Bang' approaches, navigating security crises and regulatory deadlines. Delving into special cases in project management, emphasizing continuous value delivery and communication.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritize progress over grand overhauls to boost morale and team motivation.

Implement changes incrementally to mitigate risks and ensure project adaptability.

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Rethinking Project Success, the Iterative Way

Delaying gratification can lead to demoralization in projects lacking immediate results. The idea of true Greenfield projects is rare in the evolving tech landscape. A key focus is Ricardo Castro's post on prioritizing progress over big overhauls.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Greenfield Scenarios and Prioritizing Progress in Engineering Success

2min

Evolution of Computing Paradigms: Mainframes to Kubernetes

2min

Iterative Approach vs. Big Bang Changes

9min

Exploring Scenarios for 'Big Bang' Approaches in Projects

5min

Navigating Security Catastrophes and Regulatory Deadlines

2min

Exploring Special Cases in Project Management

17min

#262: In the ever-evolving world of software development and IT infrastructure, striking the right balance between ambition and realistic expectations is a common challenge. This balance becomes even more precarious when dealing with the development and implementation of projects, be it in a Greenfield scenario or maintaining and upgrading existing systems.

In this episode, Darin and Viktor review a blog post from Ricardo Castro titled "Engineering Success: Prioritize Progress Over Grand Overhauls".

Engineering Success: Prioritize Progress Over Grand Overhauls

https://mccricardo.com/engineering-success-prioritize-progress-over-grand-overhauls/

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