Insights from Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps

Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps by Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim is a game-changing book according to me. The authors identify key practices that help organizations achieve high performance in software development and delivery. Something we don't have to re-invent but rather adopt. I can say several factors are already in full fledge in my organization which I am proud about. 

The Art of the Deal - Learning Reference

Top insights that I gained from the book for future reference. 

BTW, loved this book. My preference is chapter-wise summary as given below:

Building Scalable Systems - Handling Hyper-Growth

Hyper-growth is one of the most exhilarating phases for any business, marked by rapid expansion, new opportunities, and an undeniable sense of momentum. Yet, alongside this excitement lies a unique set of challenges.

I’ve seen businesses stumble not because of a lack of ambition or potential but due to difficulties in planning effectively for future needs. Is this because long-term planning is inherently complicated? Absolutely not.

The Phoenix Project - My Thoughts

This book has been incredibly insightful and has been on my reading list for quite some time. The story resonates deeply with me, especially in how it connects to my work. It offered me a fresh perspective and a chance to reflect. While some principles might feel familiar or even a bit cliché, it's always valuable to revisit and be reminded of best practices.

Here are some key takeaways and reflections from the book that I’d like to share.

Embrace Systems Thinking: Optimize the Entire System

Quantum Computing in Simple Terms

Imagine you have a really hard puzzle to solve, like figuring out the fastest way to visit a bunch of cities. A regular computer would try one solution at a time, moving step by step until it finds the best answer. This works, but as the puzzle gets more complicated, it takes a very long time.

UK Payroll Processing Steps

Quite important when it comes to learning the payroll foundations for UK. I have seen resources struggling to get their heads around the processing part as they think that its complex. In-fact, breaking the process down to the below simple steps will anyone with the basic HCM and accounting acumen to pick up and skill in the payroll processing aspects. It's all about ensuring the data accuracy and the number right down to the pennies.