/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/authors/brian-fox/ Recent content on Digital.gov Hugo en-us /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/22/a-fresh-start-with-devops-maybe/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/09/22/a-fresh-start-with-devops-maybe/ When legacy is used to define systems less than five years old, an agency can still encounter DevOps adoption challenges where you least expect them. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/04/continuous-devops-dilemma-with-andrew-clay/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/08/04/continuous-devops-dilemma-with-andrew-clay/ Using DevOps to help change entrenched behaviors in organizations. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/28/heros-journey-for-reskilling-talent-other/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/04/28/heros-journey-for-reskilling-talent-other/ For those seeking ways to internally re-skill their workforce for digital transformation, a look at mythology reveals a recurring theme where those answering the call are involved in an iterative cycle of ’leveling-up’, a theme that may help change-agents set conditions for successful retention and growth of organic digital talent. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/24/why-i-love-my-agile-team/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/03/24/why-i-love-my-agile-team/ Join us as we meet with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) who is utilizing an agile approach to assist in further updating their topographical information and data. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/28/panel-discussion-how-agencies-spreading-best/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2020/01/28/panel-discussion-how-agencies-spreading-best/ Join the DevOps Community of Practice in a panel discussion as different agencies share technical best practices in various offices. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/24/devops-community-monthly-meeting-decennial-census/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/09/24/devops-community-monthly-meeting-decennial-census/ In this month’s Community meeting, we will hear from a Census team that is brand new to DevOps—failing fast and often, but learning lessons as they undergo a cultural transformation. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/27/devops-community-practice-monthly-meeting/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/08/27/devops-community-practice-monthly-meeting/ In this talk, we will review how Recreation.gov is built and operated to achieve its uptime goal for millions of yearly transactions. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/23/devops-cop-monthly-meeting/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/event/2019/07/23/devops-cop-monthly-meeting/ Overview of the HUD Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) IT team, program, structure, and their shift to DevOps. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/09/19/want-a-more-innovative-agency-encourage-employees-to-experiment/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:12:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/09/19/want-a-more-innovative-agency-encourage-employees-to-experiment/ How agency leaders can create a work environment that fosters innovation via creativity and experimentation. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/04/03/thinking-about-going-agile-5-benefits-your-office-will-reap-with-agile-methods/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/04/03/thinking-about-going-agile-5-benefits-your-office-will-reap-with-agile-methods/ Five benefits of using agile methodologies that can help federal employees improve the quality of their work. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/03/13/thinking-about-going-agile-consider-mass-training-facilitate-change/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/03/13/thinking-about-going-agile-consider-mass-training-facilitate-change/ How organizational instruction can help transform the processes and culture of your office. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/06/15/four-challenges-of-adopting-team-structures-and-how-leaders-can-mitigate-them/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:00:00 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/06/15/four-challenges-of-adopting-team-structures-and-how-leaders-can-mitigate-them/ If you’re considering “going agile,” one of the critical components of such a transformation will be adopting team structures. In your current, pre-teaming state, your developers are probably working by themselves, and may be engaging directly with stakeholders. Agile will place your developers into teams. Teaming is important, as it will enable your development staff /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/04/17/improving-stakeholder-collaboration-can-improve-software-development-performance/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 11:00:17 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/04/17/improving-stakeholder-collaboration-can-improve-software-development-performance/ It’s important for software development organizations to make it as easy as possible to enable improved stakeholder behavior. Development stakeholders can include business development representatives, product managers, and senior project managers, and they are typically carrying the weight of the organization’s mission. They are concerned about the organization’s goals, and are usually focused on ensuring