Photo Credit: elbragon via Compfight cc
This is one of the hardest issues to tackle and I am not sure I have an answer.
I coined a phrase after the particular engagement that brought me down to earth with a bump, the phrase is ‘ volume and frequency don’t make competence’
In all organisations there are people who voice an opinion, some speak loudly and some speak often. Some of these types are good and some not so. Some people have real expertise but for some reason don’t want to come forward.
I have come to realise that the proof is in the pudding.
Again Agile and DevOps can be your friends here. If you are working closely with the business to define, develop and deliver something in a small team there is no hiding place. The business owner will be interacting on a daily basis with everyone in the team and the real experts, the people with the ability to lead and the people with the ability to solve complex problems will come to the fore. Similarly, the day to day dynamic of the project will also expose those that are the true “team players” – those for whom the overall success of the project is of far greater importance than any personal kudos or reward. Rooting out those only in it for themselves becomes of even greater importance in an Agile and DevOps world.
In huge organisations I am not sure it will ever be possible to really appreciate the true experts, the ones you can rely on to deliver. I therefore look forward to more enterprises adopting Agile and DevOps, creating smaller teams within teams so that eventually the best will bubble to the top. With Agile and DevOps there is no Hiding Place for the Incompetent.
We work with our clients to de-risk and accelerate their business goals realisation. Our approach is based on tailoring our services to fit your needs leveraging our portfolio of strategy, execution, innovation and service delivery offerings to help you reach your objectives
We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent and people who share our values. Even as we continue to grow, we maintain a family environment with respect and teamwork core to our culture.
Automation Logic were recognised as one of the UK’s best Workplaces again for the 5th year running! We also placed 29th in best workplaces for women. This highlights the great work that we are doing as a business, including all the wonderful work being put in by the employee-led DE&I groups. This award means so […]
Once a year we get together for ‘AL fest’ to thank all of our employees for the amazing work they do and allow them a weekend of bonding. There’s something for everyone, from our internal talent show allowing people to showcase their talents, from musical, comedy, and anything else they excel at outside of the […]
Ynyr has been with Automation Logic for several years now and his client feedback is consistently glowing. Ynyr is somewhat of a security superhero in his field, helping clients with high-impact work, and trusted implicity to do so. We can’t think of anyone more deserving of the Young Digital Professional award. Congratulations Ynyr, and thank […]
