DevOps for the Skeptical VP: Building Your Business Case in 30 Minutes
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DevOps for the Skeptical VP: Building Your Business Case in 30 Minutes

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Summary

In this conversation, Tom Barber discusses the challenges of managing feature requests and the importance of strategic deployment to enhance team efficiency. He emphasizes the need to prioritize time-consuming tasks to free up valuable hours for the team, ultimately leading to increased productivity without additional hiring costs.


Takeaways

  • We are overwhelmed with feature requests.
  • Starting with the most time-consuming deployment is crucial.
  • Every deployment can save significant time for the team.
  • Strategic deployment can lead to substantial time savings.
  • Freeing up hours can feel like hiring another engineer.
  • Time management is essential in engineering teams.
  • Prioritizing tasks can improve overall productivity.
  • Efficient deployment processes are key to success.
  • Reducing deployment time can enhance team morale.
  • Investing in efficiency pays off in the long run.
  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (00:50) - Title
  • (01:33) - Introduction to DevOps ROI Challenges
  • (05:29) - Building a Compelling Business Case
  • (13:25) - Handling Objections Effectively
  • (19:34) - Post-Approval Steps and Checkpoints

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