Pushing through Friction

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk from SREcon19 Europe/Middle East/Africa that addresses the challenges of organizational friction in engineering teams. Delve into the insights of Dan Na from Squarespace as he discusses how senior-level engineering leaders can identify, accept, and overcome obstacles to drive positive change. Learn why organizational friction occurs, strategies for mitigating its effects, and how developing the skill to push through resistance can be a career-defining ability. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating common issues such as slow deployment pipelines, rapid team growth, insufficient processes, and legacy code maintenance. Discover how to make a meaningful impact in your organization despite inertia and resistance to change. Note that this talk may contain language some viewers find objectionable.

SREcon19 Europe/Middle East/Africa - Pushing through Friction