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“With the right culture...” is a common thread across your examples. What if the business has shifted focus or aged badly?

I find as stakeholders we want to micromanage when the culture isn’t right (according to us). How do you cultivate growth when the initial problem is hidden and is described only as “not this”?

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Culture is an overarching element that encompasses the entirety of a company or organization. To align business stakeholders with the technical organization, we must cultivate a culture rooted in effective communication, characterized by clear and quick feedback loops.

This entails establishing a common language and behavioral expectations that bridge the divide between tech and business. We don't create culture; we inspire and support individuals, which is often described as 'nurturing.'

A successfully nurtured culture enables business stakeholders to grasp the requirements of technology, and for technologists to understand the limitations and apparent rigidity of business needs.

Ultimately, it's about laying the groundwork for mutual understanding and driving the organization towards unified objectives.

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