DevOps How To Put Value For All Into A Value Stream Mapping

Learn how to get started with the VSM and how to keep the discussion going. We will also cover the importance of doing a VSM, requirements you should adopt for a VSM including the basics: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. You will learn how to make your VSM successful from prep to results.

Learn how to get started with the VSM and how to keep the discussion going. We will also cover the importance of doing a VSM and requirements you should adapt for a good VSM. Sample Visio Document templates, PowerPoints, sample agenda, checklists, and more will be supplied. Expect to be fully engaged. During a VSM, the audience has to be captured and fully engaged, learn from this session how it is done. In this session, we will review several Value Stream Mappings showing before and after diagrams. Examples use CI/CD pipeline improvements or creation.

The basics are not as basic as you might think, learn: Who, What, Where, When, Why & How

• Who ...will you be engaging at each step
• What ... discussions to have at different phases to different people, what should be included with VSM, more
• Where ... the meetings/discussions should take place for the greatest impact and flexibility
• Why ... are you having another meeting, need to get engaged with DevOps, need to do VSM, need to engage various departments, etc.
• How ... to run a VSM. How to have discussions with different people at different stages to ensure success, How to plan and get RESULTS.

You will learn how to make your VSM successful from preparation to results.

The Value Stream Mapping is critically important but it is only a small part of the solution. Please see Dan’s other session on “DevOps Journey at Overdrive” for the rest of the story.

Happy to tweak if desired. I am a professional speaker for Microsoft and have helped many startups as well as Microsoft’s largest customers start or improve their DevOps processes.
My speaking style is engaging, and enlightening. I am high-energy and give this energy and excitement to my audiences which walk away deeply enthusiastic and empowered. I am a Subject Matter Expert on DevOps, Containers and the Azure Cloud. Author of the book 70-534 Architecting Azure Solutions Exam Reference (Microsoft Press) BIO: Dan Stolts “ITProGuru” is a tech expert who is a master of systems management, DevOps and security. He is Chief Technology Strategist for Microsoft, owns several businesses and is a published author. Reach him on his primary blog http://itproguru.com or twitter @ITProGuru. He is a proven leader of teams, people and projects. Dan is currently specializing in DevOps, containers and cloud technologies. Dan is and has been a very active member of the user group community. Dan is an enthusiastic advocate of technology and is passionate about helping others. See more at: http://itproguru.com/about

Specialties: DevOps, Containers, Cloud, Datacenter and virtualization. Hold most certifications including MCT, MCITP & MCSE