DevOps transformation is not a technology initiative – it is a change in the way the entire organization works. Its success depends not only on tools and automation, but above all on the ability of leaders to create an environment conducive to collaboration, experimentation, learning and continual improvement.
DevOps Leader training focuses on the role of leadership in building an organization capable of delivering value to customers quickly while maintaining the quality, security, and stability of services. Participants will learn about the mechanisms influencing organizational culture, ways to break down barriers between teams, and methods of supporting changes that lead to higher efficiency and better business results.
During the course, issues related to managing organizational change, developing organizational culture, motivating teams, building trust and creating conditions for effective collaboration between business and technological areas are discussed. Participants also learn to identify factors limiting workflow, analyse the impact of organizational decisions on outcomes, and support the development of a learning organization. The training uses hands-on exercises and business scenarios to help translate leadership concepts into everyday activities. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary to lead transformation, manage resistance to change and create a culture of responsibility, collaboration and continual improvement.
Upon completion of the training, participants will be better equipped to support DevOps initiatives at the strategic and operational levels, shape a modern organizational culture, and effectively lead teams through the process of change necessary to achieve long-term business goals.
Purpose of the training
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of leadership in DevOps initiatives and its impact on organizational culture and business results,
- Support and lead organizational transformation through effective organizational change management and stakeholder engagement,
- Identify cultural, organizational and operational barriers that hinder collaboration between teams and implement actions to eliminate them,
- Create an environment based on trust, collaboration, responsibility and psychological safety,
- Use modern leadership approaches to develop teams, support innovation and strengthen a culture of continual improvement,
- Analyse the value flow in the organization and identify factors affecting the effectiveness of product and service delivery,
- Apply practices that support the learning organisation, including experimentation, knowledge management and the use of feedback,
- Define and monitor metrics to support the achievement of DevOps transformation goals and evaluate the organization’s progress,
- Foster collaboration between business, technology teams, and other stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes,
- Leverage proven leadership models and techniques to build an organization that is able to respond quickly to change and deliver value effectively to customers.
Target group
The training is intended for people responsible for shaping the way organizations, teams and products operate, in particular for:
- Team leaders, managers and specialists responsible for the development of the organization, transformation and improvement of the way of working,
- People leading or supporting DevOps, Agile, Lean, SRE, ITSM and digital transformation initiatives,
- IT managers, product owners, service owners and people responsible for delivering business value,
- Specialists dealing with organizational change management, organizational culture, process improvement and organizational development,
- Members of technology and business teams who want to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of DevOps transformation,
- Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Release Managers, Service Managers and leaders responsible for collaboration between teams,
- Consultants, architects and experts supporting organizations in building modern operating models,
- People preparing to take on leadership roles in collaborative, continual improvement and customer value environments,
- All those interested in developing the leadership competencies necessary to effectively drive organizational change and build a DevOps culture.
Benefits
Benefits for the organization:
- Organizational transformations driven more effectively through the development of a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continual improvement,
- Better alignment of business and technology teams with the strategic goals of the organization,
- Increased employee engagement by creating an environment based on trust, autonomy and a shared sense of purpose,
- Faster identification and elimination of barriers limiting the flow of value and the effectiveness of the organization,
- Strengthening the organization’s ability to adapt in a dynamically changing business environment,
- Improved collaboration between teams, functions, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization,
- Building a culture of learning, experimentation and decision-making based on data and feedback,
- Increased effectiveness of DevOps, Agile, and digital transformation initiatives through informed leadership and organizational change management.
Benefits for employees:
- Understanding the role of a leader in building and developing a DevOps culture,
- Learning practical methods of supporting organizational changes and overcoming resistance to change,
- Acquiring the ability to identify factors affecting the effectiveness of the organization and the flow of value,
- Learning about ways to build commitment, trust and psychological safety in teams,
- Better understanding of the relationship between organizational culture, business performance and delivering value to customers,
- Gaining knowledge about the metrics and mechanisms supporting the continual improvement of the organization.
Exam and certification
Exam details:
- optional exam,
- single-choice test,
- open book,
- number of questions: 40,
- pass threshold: 65% (26 out of 40 possible points),
- exam language: English,
- duration: 60 minutes (75 minutes if the language of the exam is not the candidate’s native language),
- format: online (after online training) or stationary (after stationary training),
- date: after the end of the training, on the date chosen by the participant from among the dates made available by the Accreditor,
- validity of the exam voucher: up to 12 months (the expiry date is stated on the voucher),
- certificate validity: 3 years,
- a participant who has obtained the necessary number of points in the exam receives an international certificate in an electronic form.
Before the voucher expires, participants have the option of purchasing a 6-month extension. Additionally, you can purchase a retake of the Take2 Re-sit Exam Option. If you fail, this option allows you to retake the exam online within 6 months of the original date, without paying the full cost of the exam. The Take2 Re-sit Exam Option can only be purchased from Inprogress when you place an order for the first exam date or on your own in your PeopleCert account, no later than 15 minutes before the exam starts. Those who do not take the exam within the validity period of the voucher cannot use the retake option.
Training programme
MODULE 1 – DEVOPS AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
- The modern approach to DevOps and its role in the transformation of organizations
- Business benefits of implementing DevOps culture
- The role of a leader in an effective organizational change
- Interpersonal competencies supporting modern leadership
- Building an organization around purpose and shared value
- Tools to support strategic transformation planning
MODULE 2 – UNLEARNING BEHAVIOURS
- Why organizations need to change the established ways of working
- Identifying behaviours that limit growth and innovation
- Mechanisms influencing the change of individual and team habits
- Working with resistance to change and building readiness for transformation
- Developing new thinking models in a dynamic business environment
- Creating culture open to experimentation and development
MODULE 3 – BECOMING A DEVOPS ORGANIZATION
- Characteristics of a DevOps organization
- Building culture of collaboration, responsibility and trust
- Eliminating barriers between teams and areas of the organization
- Designing an environment that fosters rapid delivery of value
- Developing team autonomy and shared accountability for business outcomes
- Creating an organization capable of continuous improvement
MODULE 4 – MEASURE TO LEARN
- The importance of measurement in the process of building a learning organization
- Using data to better understand how your organization works
- Creating mechanisms for a constant flow of information to support learning
- Learning from experience, mistakes and experiments
- Strengthening a culture of reflection and conscious development of the organization
- Decision-making based on knowledge and observations
MODULE 5 – MEASURE TO IMPROVE
- Using metrics to improve organizational efficiency
- Selection of indicators supporting transformation and development
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Analysis of measurement effects and taking improvement actions
- Building culture of continual improvement of processes and the way we work
- Monitoring the progress and effects of implemented changes
MODULE 6 – TARGET OPERATING MODELS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
- Designing modern operating models to support DevOps
- Aligning the organizational structure with the company’s strategic goals
- Creating effective collaboration models between teams
- Defining roles, responsibilities and rules of collaboration
- Designing a way of working focused on delivering value to the customer
- Building a flexible organization ready for rapid change
MODULE 7 – ARTICULATING AND SOCIALIZING VISION
- Building a clear vision for organizational transformation
- Effective communication of the purpose and direction of change
- Engaging employees and key stakeholders
- Building a shared understanding of the benefits of transformation
- Creating engagement around the organization’s common goal
- Strengthening trust through effective leadership communication
MODULE 8 – MAINTAINING ENERGY AND MOMENTUM
- Keeping teams engaged during long-term change
- Organizational energy management in the transformation process
- Strengthening motivation and maintaining a high level of engagement
- Prevention of performance degradation and team burnout
- Consolidating new ways of working and positive organizational changes
- Building a sustainable culture of continual development and improvement
Guides & Resources
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