Dev Culture Hacking & Org Refactoring - Transformation Tips from Software Pros

Discover effective strategies for transforming organizational culture and structure in this 49-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn how to drive incremental change from the bottom up, using both quick dev culture hacks and safe, step-by-step org-refactorings. Explore techniques inspired by software development practices to address common organizational issues like silos, inefficient project funding, and excessive middle management. Gain insights on mapping human architecture, understanding dynamic systems, making impactful changes, and moving beyond consensus-based decision-making. Delve into concepts such as the Advice Process, power devolution, and the importance of transparency in organizational processes. Equip yourself with practical tools to improve software delivery efficiency and drive meaningful change in your organization.

Org Refactoring & Culture Hacking Andrew Harmel-Law
Hacking teams is almost as much fun as hacking code
Who is to blame!?!
[P]laced in the same system, people [...] tend to produce similar results
How do we fix it?
We can do a better job
Three Statements
Organisation structure is best served by being in a constant state of (incremental) change.
The best people to drive these changes are those closest to the action - us, the makers.
Our existing maker skills are ideally suited for this work.
Refactoring and Hacking
I. Map the Human Architecture II. Read the Dynamic System III. Make the Right Change IV. Kill Consensus V. Beyond Delegation
Once upon a time...
Uncover the Circles & Roles
2 (b). the best way to help us is for others to make transparent as many processes & open up as many data stores as possible & then trust us to get on with improving things.
It's about POWER
Devolution Beats Delegation
Advice Process++ • Power will be initially held by managers / leaders • Role models will be required . It's a safe way to transfer power and a gateway
Right changes in end-to-end dynamic systems++
Circles and Roles++ • Irrite co-owners - start with holiday cover
Refactoring or Hack?
What questions do you have? (or tweet me @al94781)
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