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What is the value of a client recommendation? It’s priceless. Even when a client is satisfied, a recommendation is not necessarily given. The beauty of a recommendation is that it’s the result of an exceptional experience-and sincere. In our Spring 2018 client satisfaction survey, 100% of respondents indicated they would recommend Loft9 to a friend. There is no greater compliment.
Why do organizations need DevOps? Based on Lean and Agile principles, DevOps is all about establishing a high performing organization that delivers services, solutions, and/or improvements in the leanest, meanest, most effective manner possible. The emphasis is on continuous improvement and failure without fault. The focus is on agility, reliability, security, quality, and engagement every step of the way. This emphasis + focus combination ultimately drives toward a better employee experience and better customer results.
At our recent Loft9 Fall Career Mixer, guests learned first-hand from our associates reasons why Loft9 is a great place to work. Interested in learning more about careers at Loft9? View Loft9 opportunities on our site (http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQrGQ), and learn more about what we are looking for in candidates. Follow Loft9 social media channels (LinkedIn - http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQrGM, Facebook - http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQrGk , Twitter - http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQrGr) for information about upcoming Career Mixers as well as Loft9 firm happenings, industry best practices, and successful client solutions and wins.
What transformational approach utilizes a cross-functional team that represents various disciplines, collaborates to deliver applications, services, or changes/improvements, and in a continuous manner? DevOps. This methodology is based on Lean and Agile principles and focuses on creating efficiencies, eliminating waste, and improving overall organizational performance. Organizations can gain–and maintain–a competitive advantage in the market and reduce the time to incorporate customer feedback.
Loft9 recently partnered with the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) for a roundtable discussion entitled, “The Frankenstein Approach to CM Theory.” Loft9 facilitators shared a few of their favorite theory mash-ups, and together we created a whole new monster!
Did you know 70% of transformation programs/initiatives fail? This is mostly due to a combination of: 1) Lack of data and information; 2) Employees resistance to change; 3) Lack of structure for staff to achieve change; 4) Lack of the right resources; and 5) Lack of communication and accountability. With transformation being a mandatory component of business growth in the marketplace, what can be done to increase the rate of success? Read, “The Four Disciplines of Executing Transformation Strategies in Healthcare” (http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQMxy) to find out more about transformation strategies.
In a recent Loft9 Process Improvement Community of Practice meeting, nine participants learned when to use different types of process maps including value stream maps, swim lane maps, and flow charts. Community of Practice participants are now equipped with a handful of new tools that will enable them to help their clients see processes in a different light.
The Denver Loft9 office hosted its first ever IT Community of Practice in August, focusing on IT Modernization. Nearly 30 Denver-area IT professionals gathered to discuss the good and bad of automation, along with best practices and pitfalls to avoid.
Change Management pop quiz! → Structure forms as _______ are applied consistently. Crisp __________ promotes transparency and shows progress. Time to brush up on the importance of Change Management and CMOs? Read “Finding Stability in Change: Establishing a Change Management Office (CMO),” http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQQLH #answers #standards #recordkeeping
Q: What makes a change management champion? A: Someone who communicates, prioritizes change, and builds coalitions. Sounds good, right? Learn why these qualities are important, and why initiatives need strong leaders in, “Change Champions: Sponsors who talk the talk and walk the walk.” #changemanagement #seattleconsulting #denverconsulting http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQIk1
