Summary
In this conversation, Tom Barber discusses the challenges of managing feature requests and the importance of strategic deployment to enhance team efficiency. He emphasizes the need to prioritize time-consuming tasks to free up valuable hours for the team, ultimately leading to increased productivity without additional hiring costs.
Takeaways
- We are overwhelmed with feature requests.
- Starting with the most time-consuming deployment is crucial.
- Every deployment can save significant time for the team.
- Strategic deployment can lead to substantial time savings.
- Freeing up hours can feel like hiring another engineer.
- Time management is essential in engineering teams.
- Prioritizing tasks can improve overall productivity.
- Efficient deployment processes are key to success.
- Reducing deployment time can enhance team morale.
- Investing in efficiency pays off in the long run.
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:50) - Title
- (01:33) - Introduction to DevOps ROI Challenges
- (05:29) - Building a Compelling Business Case
- (13:25) - Handling Objections Effectively
- (19:34) - Post-Approval Steps and Checkpoints