The Value Flywheel Effect: A Modern Cloud Strategy - Interview with David Anderson

Explore a thought-provoking interview with David Anderson, co-author of "The Value Flywheel Effect," as he shares insights on driving technological transformation through a serverless-first approach. Delve into the importance of aligning business and IT strategies, creating psychological safety, and empowering teams with effective tools and frameworks for rapid software development. Learn about principles-driven development, collaborative processes, and the impact of using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) for reusable patterns. Gain valuable perspectives on software evolution, timing, and building momentum to drive successful change in large organizations. Discover practical applications of Wardley Mapping, the role of architects in transformation, and the four phases of the Value Flywheel Effect. Understand how to build momentum, enable teams, and leverage the Cloud Development Kit for improved efficiency and innovation in modern cloud strategies.

Intro
Adoption of serverless-first approach
Practical application of Wardley Mapping
The role of architects in driving change
The 4 phases of "The Value Flywheel Effect"
Building momentum & enabling teams
Cloud Development Kit
Outro