Accelerate: Building and Scaling High-Performing Technology Organizations — Some notes and quotes
Accident investigations that stop at “human error” are not just bad but dangerous. Human error should, instead, be the start of the investigation
Institute a culture of experimentation and learning, and invest in the technical and management capabilities that enable it. A great source of learning is our own failures
Characteristics of transformational leadership are clear vision, inspirational communication, praise and recognition for team members, Intellectual stimulation and supportive leadership.
Knowledge is power, and you should give power to those who have the knowledge.
We found that where code deployments are most painful, you’ll find the poorest software delivery performance, organizational performance, and culture
You can not buy or copy performance. You have to find the right combination in your context through experimentation. This requires time, focus and patience.
