{"id":2643,"date":"2026-01-06T09:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/?page_id=2643"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:09:36","slug":"devops-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/devops-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"DevOps Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tUnlock the Key Success Factors for your DevOps Initiatives!\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tThe 7 dimensions of a DevOps initiative\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SD-ReFocus-Holistic-Model.png\" alt=\"SD ReFocus Holistic Model\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"898\" width=\"804\" title=\"SD ReFocus Holistic Model\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>Why propose a new model? Is it reinventing the wheel?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As soon as you see an article presenting a new model, these questions naturally arise. Before designing this model with seven dimensions, I studied those proposed by frameworks and consulting firms. There are many of them, developed from different perspectives (Lean, Digital, Engineering, Leadership, Management, etc.), each with its own vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>Unable to find a model that matched my own experience, I decided to design a holistic model covering the different facets of a DevOps transformation initiative.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tA Holistic Model of the Facets of a DevOps Transformation\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The model covers both <strong>Operational Enablers<\/strong> <strong>(people, processes, and technologies) <\/strong>and <strong>Managerial Enablers<\/strong> <strong>(organization and improvement)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It clearly places <strong>Leadership<\/strong> in a key role at the heart of the implementation of such an initiative, with <strong>Cultural aspects<\/strong> underpinning all dimensions and <strong>Outcomes<\/strong> as the purpose for aligning the overall approach.<\/p>\n<p>The model also results from the choice of visual representations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A circular shape symbolizes a holistic 360\u00b0 view of dimensions;<\/li>\n<li>A photographic metaphor to focus on the dimensions that are important in a given context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SD-ReFocus-Holistic-Model-Enablers.png\" alt=\"SD ReFocus Holistic Model Enablers\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"983\" width=\"912\" title=\"SD ReFocus Holistic Model Enablers\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tLean Principles for Creating a Dynamic of Continuous Improvement\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Although dimensions provide an overview of an initiative, <strong>the key to success lies in the dynamics of continuous improvement!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SD-ReFocus-lean-thinking-eng.jpg\" alt=\"SD ReFocus - lean thinking eng\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1032\" width=\"1166\" title=\"SD ReFocus - lean thinking eng\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>To develop and implement their vision, leaders of DevOps initiatives can draw on <strong>the five principles of lean thinking<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Specify customer <a href=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/value-driven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">value <\/a><\/strong>and the outcomes to be achieved;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify and <a href=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/vsm-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map value streams<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0involving multiple organizational functions;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establish a smooth flow of work<\/strong> by improving processes, leveraging technology, and developing team skills;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pull the flow from real customer needs and feedback<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progress step by step towards perfection<\/strong>, so that the number of steps and the time required to serve customers continually improve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tA Model for Refocusing Software Delivery on What Really Matters\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Even though they bring real benefits, transformation initiatives (agility, DevOps\/DevSecOps, SRE, etc.) do not always succeed in demonstrating their effects on the value realized by customers and their impact on the company&#8217;s business results.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>\u00ab We believe that members of software value streams can apply lean principles to refocus on what really matters in their specific situation. \u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Two key characteristics and reasons for adopting a lean approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus on customer satisfaction<\/strong> in order to align all stakeholders with a common vision and corporate objectives;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine technical and human dimensions in a systemic approach<\/strong>, rather than focusing on technological implementation and local optimizations within each specialized group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on its specific situation and needs, an organization may need to <strong>transition from traditional to modern practices in software delivery<\/strong>. The summary table below presents the major trends observed in each dimension:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SD-ReFocus-From-To-jan-2026.png\" alt=\"SD ReFocus - From To - jan 2026\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"599\" width=\"1718\" title=\"SD ReFocus - From To - jan 2026\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tAdopting a Scientific Approach to Progress Step by Step\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>It would be delusional to think that a single dimension can solve everything, or that it is enough to identify the first or most important one.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><em>\u00ab All dimensions are interconnected, forming a complex socio-technical system. \u00bb<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To reduce this complexity, it is necessary to proceed in small steps, formulate hypotheses, experiment to remove one obstacle or constraint at a time, measure the results, and compare them with the initial hypothesis. In other words, a scientific approach must be adopted to solve software delivery problems.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tConclusion\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>This model was developed because we couldn&#8217;t find any description of the dimensions encountered in DevOps initiatives. If you know of any other equivalent models, please share them in the comments or <a href=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> (pcorbard@sdrefocus.com).<\/p>\n<p>This modeling exercise also serves to clarify the approach taken to help SD ReFocus clients with their <a href=\"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/devops-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DevOps initiatives<\/strong><\/a>. The model has already evolved and will likely continue to evolve with use, feedback, and trends in our disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, this model appears to be sufficiently generic to be applied to other transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock the Key Success Factors for your DevOps Initiatives! The 7 dimensions of a DevOps initiative Why propose a new model? Is it reinventing the wheel? As soon as you see an article presenting a new model, these questions naturally arise. Before designing this model with seven dimensions, I studied those proposed by frameworks and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2643","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2643"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3050,"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2643\/revisions\/3050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sdrefocus.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}