🌟 Crafting Elite SW Development Organizations 🌟
With over 20 years of experience, Mike, orchestrates digital transformations like a seasoned rally driver navigating a challenging course.
Combining his expertise in Agile, DevOps, and cutting-edge technologies with insights from neuroscience and behavioral psychology, Mike revolutionizes organization evolution to digital excellence and modern software craftsmanship.
Hey there, digital warriors! ⚔️
Last month, the Italian Agile Movement delivered a whirlwind of inspiration, challenges, and breakthroughs within the #IAD24 conference. It was a privilege to share the stage with so many brilliant minds and to immerse myself in their ideas.
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Buckle up because today’s topic is as hot as a production outage on Black Friday. 🔥 Remember in our last episode, when we called out “The Dangerous Myth of Harmless Behaviors”? Yeah, we ruffled some feathers. But hey, if we’re not shaking things up, are we even doing it right?
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Welcome back, Digital Warriors! ⚔️
In our last battle, we wrapped up the Digital Transformation Mini-Series (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) with a grand finale at the Italian Agile Day 2024 conference in Florence. If you missed it, we broke down the top five reasons digital transformations fail and laid out a blueprint for moving beyond transformation to embrace true evolution. Spoiler alert:
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Hello Digital Warriors ⚔️!
After a few inspiring days at the Italian Agile Days 2024, I’m excited to dive into everything we learned, shared, and experienced. This conference was packed with insights into digital transformation, change management, and socio-technical systems, each moment reinforcing why we need to:
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Hello, digital warriors ⚔️ and agile enthusiasts 🤸🏻♂️!
We’re thrilled to announce that Italian Agile Days 2024 (IAD24) is right around the corner, happening on November 8-9 in Florence! This annual event, now in its 21st edition 🤩, is a must-attend for anyone passionate about Agile practices, digital transformation, and sustainable evolution in tech.
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Welcome to the final episode of our mini-series on digital transformation (DX) failures. We’ve journeyed through the top four reasons most DX initiatives flop, and today, we’re tackling the fifth and final cause: underestimating costs. If you think digital transformation is a quick, one-time upgrade, this episode will be your wake-up call.
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We’ve been journeying through the mini-series of digital transformation (DX) failures, uncovering the top three reasons why 93% of DX initiatives end up in the mud. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into Cause #4—the lack of a proper change management strategy—and why ignoring the human side of transformation is a surefire way to doom your DX.
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If you’ve been following our mini-series on digital transformation failures, you’re already in on the hard truth: a staggering 93% of DX initiatives flop. In today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into a classic corporate mistake:
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In our last episode of this mini-series about why digital transformations fail at an alarming 93% rate, we uncovered how the lack of talent and dysfunctional environments are derailing your digital transformations (DX). Today, we’re diving into the next big pitfall:
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How’s the battle going on your side of the screen? Grab your coffee, energy drink, or whatever fuels your day, because we’ve got some exciting talk coming your way. We’re diving deep into the wild world of digital transformation (DX), where the struggle is all too real and the stakes are sky-high.
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In our last episode, we uncovered the Volkswagen Group’s colossal missteps, where they failed to treat software as the core foundation of their business. Instead, it was relegated to just another cost center—a mindset that led to heavy layoffs, drastic budget cuts, and desperate, last-minute billion-dollar partnerships to buy skills and mindsets they lacked. The result? A staggering loss of over €20 billion in just four years, a perfect case study in how digital transformation (DX) can spiral out of control.
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Welcome back to the Forge of Unicorns! Last time, we blew the lid off the AI code generators market, exposing how relying too heavily on AI-generated code is a one-way ticket to Disasterville 🚨. Remember the shocker? No tests. Zero. Nada. Code straight out of the AI box without a single test 🥴. Brown code, baby—since day zero! 💥
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors! ⚔️
Before we jump into today’s AI code generator buzz, let’s take a quick stroll down memory lane to Episode 23. Remember that jaw-dropping tale about The Deadly Price of Cheap Code? Yep, we’re talking about Boeing’s tragedy and the looming AI crisis. (ICYMI: check it out here) 🔥 It was a raw, no-holds-barred look at how cutting corners in software engineering leads to disasters—no exceptions. This wasn’t just a coding error; it was a full-blown catastrophe with lives lost 😞.
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Welcome back, my fellow digital warriors ⚔️!
Today, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s been making waves lately. You might have heard about those eye-opening interviews with ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Amazon’s top brass Jeff Bezos. If you haven’t, well, let’s just say they’ve been stirring the pot (and maybe, just maybe, getting a bit too real for some folks). Schmidt’s chat at Stanford, which you can’t easily find on the usual channels (wonder why), and the Bezos’ talk, both dropped some serious bombshells about the future of software development and the role of AI.
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Hello, my fellow digital warriors ⚔️ and all you tech-savvy enthusiasts out there!
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Welcome Back, Digital Warriors 🧑🎤!
In our last episode, we dove deep into why it’s crucial to rethink how you train your technical crew. But today, let’s cut to the chase—tech disasters are becoming a recurring nightmare that none of us can afford to ignore. We’ve all seen the headlines, and some of us have felt the sting firsthand when things go south. Take CrowdStrike, for instance. They were once riding high with a stock price of $390, but after the well-publicized gaffe, driven by a lack of technical mastery and poor IT posture, their forecast plummeted to $185. Now, they’re staring down the barrel of damage claims that have sparked nervous whispers about the company’s future.
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Welcome Back, Digital Warriors! 🚀
In our last episode, we delved into the current state of the tech industry, with market disruptions and software failures making headlines. Today, we’re shifting gears to focus on a critical topic that’s all too often overlooked:
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In these mornings ☀️, we’re waking up with a strange sense of panic 🙀 — something you feel deep in your gut as you sip your morning coffee ☕️ and open your stocks app. This panic has a name:
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Welcome back Digital Warriors! ⚔️
Buckle up because today, we’re diving into another round of investigation and deep dive of the catastrophe that shook the cyber world to its core. The CRowdStrike Falcon outage wasn’t just a glitch; it was a colossal failure that left millions scrambling.
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Imagine waking up to a world where a single software glitch causes economic losses of $ 10 billion, with $ 5.4 billion blown up by Fortune 500 companies alone. Unfortunately, this is reality, not a nightmare. This exact scenario unfolded with the CrowdStrike outage, impacting businesses globally. This disaster isn’t just a wake-up call for IT departments but a siren for all industrial leaders. The damage is likely underestimated. IT’s influence on our global economy, political stability, and safety is colossal. We’re in the era of Industry 5.0, with many still catching up to Industry 4.0 or even 3.0 paradigms. IT forms the backbone of every industrial and civil sector.
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Welcome back to the Forge of Unicorns! Last time, we talked about why organizational assessments are key for real evolution 🌱, not just by-the-book transformations 📚. Today, we’re diving into how the Unicorns’ Ecosystem uses data to help organizations make smarter decisions and drive true evolution. Buckle up, because we’re about to explore the future of data in digital transformation!
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors! 🚀
Welcome back to the Forge of Unicorns! In our last post, we dove deep into why “SAFe isn’t the problem” but the approach to implementing it is where most transformations go off course 💥. Today, we’re taking a closer look at why our organizational assessment is crucial and why “Stop Transforming, Start Evolving” is not just a catchy phrase but a necessity.
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors! 🚀
Welcome back to the Forge of Unicorns! In our last post, we delved into the importance of evolving over transforming with the replay of my talk at XP2024. Today, we kick off a new block of articles focusing on why an organizational assessment is crucial and why stopping transformation isn’t just an option but a necessity.
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors ⚔️!
Welcome back! In our last posts, we delved into the transformative idea:
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors! 🚀
Welcome back! As we gear up for #XP2024, let’s recap why evolving is crucial.
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors! 🚀
Welcome back to another exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of digital transformation. In our last post, we discussed “STOP ✋ transforming 🚧. START 🌱 evolving 🔄!” Today, let’s deep dive into the burning question: why do we need to evolve?
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Welcome back to another exciting dive into the ever-evolving world of digital transformation. In our last post, we delved into the captivating insights from the IT Revolution Tech Leadership Summit Europe 2024, exploring the theme of evolution over transformation. Today, we’re taking a deeper plunge into the heart of this revolutionary concept and its implications for your organization.
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I’m thrilled to share with you a deep dive into my recent talk at the IT Revolution Enterprise Technical Leadership Summit Europe. But wait, there’s more – my talk, titled “In the Heart of the DOJO,” is now available for you to watch for free on the IT Revolution platform! 🎥 So, grab your popcorn 🍿 and settle 💺 in for an insightful journey into the creation of the SW Craftsmanship Dojo® and beyond.
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Let’s dive into the electrifying world of the IT Revolution Tech Leadership Summit Europe, where minds from all corners of the globe converged in a virtual extravaganza of innovation and insights. This year’s remote format brought together luminaries like Gene Kim, spanning from the East Coast of the US to Australia and New Zealand fellas, fostering unprecedented levels of engagement and connectivity. As a seasoned conference participant and speaker, I must say, the accessibility of this event was truly remarkable, fostering interactions like never before.
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors!
Ever wondered what goes on behind the curtains of a tech leadership summit? Well, let me take you on a journey through the exhilarating process of preparing my talk for the upcoming IT Revolution Tech Leadership Summit. Get ready for a wild ride! 🚀
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In our last episode, we tackled the turbulent waters of talent management, discussing the struggles of CXOs battling burnout and disengagement in their organizations. But fear not, because today, we’re diving into an exciting new chapter that promises to shake up the digital landscape!
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Hey there, digital transformation warriors! Today, we’re plunging into the depths of a challenge that’s keeping many organizations tossing and turning at night ✨: disengagement 🙉, burnout 😣, and the plummeting productivity levels 🥱 that threaten to capsize even the sturdiest of ships. But don’t hit the panic button 🙀just yet, because we’ve got some insider knowledge that could turn the tide for you, armed with the secret weapon of Behavior Engineering.
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors! Buckle up because we’re diving into another round of insights to help you conquer your digital challenges, following our previous Matrix Red Pills 💊: ‘AI won’t save you from failing in digital transformations’ and ‘Unlock The Power of Behavior Engineering in Digital Transformation’.
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Hey there, fellow digital warriors🧑🎤! Remember when we talked about how AI won’t swoop in and save your digital transformation woes? Well, guess what? I’ve got some juicy follow-up for you, and it involves a little something called behavior engineering.
Hey there, CXOs, board members, and all you high-flying executives and leaders out there, listen up! If you’re wondering why your digital transformation efforts seem to be stuck in a perpetual loop of disappointment and drain on your resources, well, I hate to break it to you, but AI isn’t going to swoop in like a superhero and save the day. Nope, not this time.
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In today’s rapidly evolving work landscape, the choice between remote, on-site, or hybrid work models has become pivotal for companies seeking success in an increasingly demanding market. As we navigate the complexity of this decision-making process, the benefits of a remote-first approach stand out, particularly in specialized fields like IT software development, where remote coaching and DevOps/Agile transformation services can really boost the success rate of a business’s transformation.
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In today’s dynamic and competitive software development landscape, achieving a balance between speed and code quality has become a critical challenge. The term “Internal Development Platform” (IDP) has gained prominence as a potential solution, promising to accelerate software delivery. However, it is crucial to recognize that prioritizing speed at the expense of code quality can lead to suboptimal outcomes in the long run. This essay explores the intricate relationship between IDPs and code quality and highlights the pivotal role of the SW Craftsmanship Dojo® in addressing this challenge. Furthermore, it sets the stage for the upcoming presentation at the Italian Agile Days 2023, where the insights from this analysis will be shared to the whole community.
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