Send us a textMapping Your Org Capability | Chapter 11 Breakdown of The Value Flywheel EffectIn this episode, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly dive into Chapter 11 of The Value Flywheel Effect — "Map Your Organisational Capability".We unpack how to use mapping techniques, such as Wardley Mapping, to assess and visualise your organisation’s capabilities across areas like security, cloud-native development, and emerging tech like GenAI. The discussion covers:🔹 Why individual expertise ≠ organisational capability🔹 Mapping techniques using industry standards and evolutionary stages🔹 How to use mapping for strategic clarity and identifying capability gaps🔹 Lessons from applying security and cloud-native capability maps in real organisations🔹 Using mapping as a lightweight but powerful tool for technology leadership and investment planningThis episode is full of practical insights for tech leaders seeking clarity, situational awareness, and better strategic decisions.Serverless Craic from The Serverless EdgeCheck out our book The Value Flywheel Effect Follow us on X @ServerlessEdgeFollow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube
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Serverless Craic Ep65 SocialTechnical System for Change
Send us a text🎙️ Serverless Craic: Exploring Socio-Technical Systems for ChangeWelcome back to Serverless Craic! In this episode, the team dives into Chapter 10: Challenge – A Socio-Technical System for Change from the book, The Value Flywheel Effect. This thought-provoking conversation unpacks how organisations can effectively bridge the gap between people and technology to foster meaningful, sustainable change.🔍 Topics Covered:What makes socio-technical change so difficultThe importance of flow, team design, and time to valueLessons from Team Topologies and Drive by Daniel PinkFrameworks like Cynefin and Wardley MappingDemocratising AI and enabling change through feedback loopsWhy architecture alone won't save you🤔 Whether you're a tech leader, architect, or engineer, this episode offers valuable insights on how to navigate complexity, decentralise expertise, and embed purpose and autonomy at every level of your organisation.📚 Referenced:Team Topologies Drive by Daniel Pink:Cynefin Framework (Dave Snowden)Wardley MappingFred Emery’s Design PrinciplesServerless Craic from The Serverless EdgeCheck out our book The Value Flywheel Effect Follow us on X @ServerlessEdgeFollow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube
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Serverless Craic Ep64 Environment for Success
Send us a text🎙️ Environment for Success & Psychological SafetyWelcome back to another episode of Serverless Craic! After a short hiatus (thanks, ServerlessDays Belfast!), Dave Anderson and Mark McCann return to dive deep into one of the most critical – and timely – topics in modern software delivery: creating the right Environment for Success.In this episode, we unpack Chapter 9 from The Value Flywheel Effect and explore the fundamentals that enable high-performing teams, including:🔹 Psychological safety and why it’s the foundation of great engineering cultures🔹 The danger of hero anti-patterns and the myth of the “rock star” developer🔹 Challenging assumptions safely – using artefacts, not egos🔹 Simon Wardley’s doctrine and Dr. Ron Westrum’s organisational culture model🔹 How aligned autonomy and clarity of purpose help teams focus on what matters🔹 Why generative, learning organisations adapt best to AI-driven changeWhether you’re a tech leader, architect, or engineer, this conversation is a masterclass in building sustainable, modern digital organisations.🧭 Referenced resources:The Value Flywheel Effect by us!The Fearless Organisation by Amy EdmondsonAccelerate by Nicole ForsgrenSimon Wardley’s DoctrineDr. Ron Westrum’s organisational modelsServerless Craic from The Serverless EdgeCheck out our book The Value Flywheel Effect Follow us on X @ServerlessEdgeFollow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube
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Serverless Craic Ep63 Map the Market and A Cloud Guru Case Study
Send us a textIn this episode of Serverless Craic, Map the Market and A Cloud Guru Case Study, we dive into Chapters 7 and 8 of the book The Value Flywheel Effect. The discussion focuses on "Mapping the Market" and a fascinating case study on clarity of purpose, featuring the story of A Cloud Guru.Discover how mapping the value chain helps companies identify their place in the market, understand competitors, and predict strategic moves. Learn about the transformative impact of a laser-focused North Star and how serverless-first approaches powered scalability and success. The episode includes insightful anecdotes, practical mapping techniques, and lessons from real-world examples like Tesla and A Cloud Guru.🎯 Key Topics Covered:- Mapping the market and competition.- Understanding and leveraging the value chain.- Insights from A Cloud Guru’s journey to a $2 billion acquisition.- Practical tips for mapping your strategy effectively.💬 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts and subscribe for more discussions on engineering, strategy, and innovation. Thanks for tuning in, and see you in the next episode, where we’ll explore "Challenging the Environment" in the Value Flywheel framework! 🚀Serverless Craic from The Serverless EdgeCheck out our book The Value Flywheel Effect Follow us on X @ServerlessEdgeFollow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube
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Serverless Craic Ep62 Obsess Over Time To Value
Send us a textWelcome to the latest episode of Serverless Craic! 🎙️ Today, we're diving back into our series on The Value Flywheel Effect, focusing on Chapter 6: "Obsess Over Time to Value." Join us as we explore the significance of delivering value quickly and efficiently in tech organisations. We discuss the concept of "Time to Value" over "Time to Market," reflecting on how innovation labs and agile structures can help companies pivot, react, and respond to both threats and opportunities.In this episode, we touch on key topics like:- The importance of creating a feedback loop to see real user value- The challenges of organisational inertia and how it can inhibit innovation- Real-life examples of experimentation and pivoting, including building "trap doors" to validate product assumptions- The role of situational awareness in overcoming barriers to changeWe also delve into how high-performing teams can increase an organisation’s "rate of turn," making it more adaptable in a rapidly evolving market. Whether you're dealing with big projects or experimenting with new technologies, empowering teams to focus on value, rather than just speed, can transform your business outcomes.If you enjoyed this discussion, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share. Serverless Craic from The Serverless EdgeCheck out our book The Value Flywheel Effect Follow us on X @ServerlessEdgeFollow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube
Welcome to Serverless Craic from The Serverless Edge with Dave Anderson, Mark McCann and Mike O'Reilly. We want to share our tools and techniques so that you can use them to communicate your Technical Strategy with your C-Suite and business owners. We want to help you to build a serverless first organisation. We will show you how to use Wardley Mapping to gain situational awareness of where your cloud applications and business are. And then how to develop your technical capability in away that builds engineering standards to set your organisation up for sustainable success.Sounds like the tools and techniques that you need - then hit the subscribe!-ABOUT- Dave, Mark and Mike are senior technical architects/leaders passionate about driving technical strategy. They have led transformation journeys, technical excellence, cloud adoption and tech strategies in many industries.Active in various technologies including ML/AI, Public Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Engineering, Product, Cyber and UX.
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