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(Being + Doing)^Mastery * Authenticity = Keeping it Real
Software Developer: What
is your value to an employer?
By Anujah Bosman
CEO (EMBA, BSc.Eng)
Who am I?
@AnujahPhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gritngrace/
• Entrepreneur• Sense maker of being human in
the corporate world• Mom, CEO(Chillisoft), wife,
researcherMy interests and lenses are Systems Theory, Systems Psychology, Cybernetics, & CAS
Business Value added by software developers
• Why should you care?
• How is business value measured?
• What should you do to add value?
Why ? Software Developer Business Value
CognitionSense Making
Core Identity, sense of self
Self Protection Activation
EmotionsValues
Relationships
Surviving Relating Thinking
FrustrationPerception of coders
not developers
Observed a chasm
between business value,
people first practices,
craftsmanshipThreat to SurvivalMarket –
customers drive lowest
price, but skill shortage =
high salaries
How do you incorporate
knowledge work practices into
software practices AND be able to see the link to business
value
Why ? Software Developer Business Value
Why ? Should you care about business value?• Gives you a voice • Unlocks opportunities for growth and increases• Gives you filters so that you focus on the aspects that
adds value
Value is the language of businessWithout it – You will rise to your highest level of incompetence
TOOLS: Start thinking of yourself as a business….
Head
HeartGut
ClarityConnection
Conviction
Why am I here?What are my values and am I living them here?What do I do?How will I progress?What should I focus on NOW?What must I do?
Do I add more value than my costs?Adapted from Patrick Lencioni: The advantage: Why Organisations Health Trumps Everything Else in Business
I am worth more than I am paid, My work is meaningful
I have strong convictions, but they are held loosely
I trust my team, my companyI relate to my customer, the business, my team because of ?
What is business value?…informal term that includes all forms of value that determine the health and well-being of the firm in the long run.
Includes -• economic profit, economic value
added
• and shareholder value, employee value, customer value, supplier value, channel partner value, managerial value, societal value.
• Intellectual capital
But outcome of Value is measured by money
What is business value?Net Asset Value Assets are inert. They require people to generate value.
The key to sustaining a profitable company is the productivity of the workforce, our human capital. BUT HUMAN CAPITAL IS NOT REFLECTED IN THE BALANCE SHEET
How is business value predominantly measured?
Understanding your business value..
A measurement of one investment relative to another's.
Price vs Value Relative ValueContext and Expectations
“Bozo ConsultingBums on seatsCult Personality ConsultingFear Consulting Push the SKU “The Nomadic Developer – Aaron Erickson
Understanding your business value..Context and Expectations
…Interpreted Value Metrics are measured …sometimesMetrics are not aligned to value contribution Or Overly aligned ..short term
Ask me more later!
Understanding your business value..Structuring Context and Expectations Ask me more later!
How will business value be measured in the future?
Sustainability
Understanding your business value..
Your Salary based on -technical skills,-diversity of projects and technology used, -alignment to company culture and values,-salary affordability
Current Value to company based on- Consistency of
delivery- Software Quality- Problem Solving
Skills- Understanding of
the business domain- Soft Skills and
attitude- Ability to work in a
team
What do you do to increase business value….
(x% Current Value + y% Future potential) * Factor ^ Net effect of Emotional Investment)
Sustainability based on CAS
Future Potential…..why?
Knowing how to apply levers to amplify business value
Understand the Why
Authenticity = Do what you sayManage Internal Environment i.e. Mood and Attitude
Learn deliberately or “Deliberate Practice”Build Habits
Builds Trust collaboration
Intrinsic Motivation+ Autonomy
Learning, Mastery
Levers to amplify ValueLearn to communicate effectively, consideringMultiple perspectives, scenarios, for action
Manage External Environment Respond early to signals
Embedded Practices
e.g.DevOPS
Belonging, shared
purpose
Look for signals
Network with a purpose
Summary Increases Your ValueIncreases Business
Value
Summary
Build your practioner skill & competency contribution to align with and generate Business Value:• x% Now • Y % Future
Value is relativeChoose your
company carefully
Value must be reflected on the balance sheet
Measured and perceived
measured
Resources allocated
Value Generated
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