CHAPTER 4   ·   OVERVIEW

Automate at scale

The key to advancing a culture of automation is a change in mindset across the organization. 

While many automation resources are readily available, including training on concepts like source control, testing protocols, and best practices, those who are responsible for moving automation forward should start by focusing on building trust.

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The automation architect’s handbook: A guide to leading your company’s end-to-end automation journey details important steps to build trust and gain momentum for holistic automation. These steps include:

  • Identify a stakeholder or group of executives to champion the value of automation, including staying competitive and innovating quickly.

  • Share results and successes as a way to build trust and legitimacy.

  • Highlight and reuse trusted content to save time.

  • Find the best teams for automation opportunities and work with them to create content and implement automation.

  • Show, rather than tell, by offering demos and use cases teams can relate to.

How will you lead transformation into an automation-first mindset? Learn more about creating an internal automation community. Download The automation architect’s handbook: A guide to leading your company’s end-to-end automation journey.


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