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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 1H 41M

Calculus of IT - Season 2 Episode 5 - Actively Preserving Autonomy in IT

from The Calculus of IT · host Nathan McBride & Michael Crispin

After four episodes of context and base-building, we are now ready to jump headfirst into the season's theme.  We explored the daily battles IT leaders face against encroaching vendor dependencies, the insidious creep of "zero decision" defaults, and the constant pressure to sacrifice control for convenience. We spent some time exploring practical strategies for building autonomy into your IT infrastructure, from developing essential habits like the "Three-Year-Old Strategy" and the "Future Test" to designing processes that prioritize flexibility and knowledge sharing. Join us as we discuss the importance of documentation, the dangers of knowledge lock-in, and the often-overlooked human cost of losing autonomy. We also introduced the concept of an "autonomy score" and discussed how to measure success in this critical area. Come on in and have a listen, and prepare to have your young minds blown wide open.Support the showThe Calculus of IT website - https://www.thecoit.us"The IT Autonomy Paradox" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library"The New IT Leader's Survival Guide" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/library"The Calculus of IT" Book - https://www.longwalk.consulting/libraryThe COIT Merchandise Store - https://thecoit.myspreadshop.comDonate to Wikimedia - https://donate.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ways_to_GiveBuy us a Beer!! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thecalculusofitSlack - Invite LinkEmail - [email protected] - [email protected]

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After four episodes of context and base-building, we are now ready to jump headfirst into the season's theme. We explored the daily battles IT leaders face against encroaching vendor dependencies, the insidious creep of "zero decision" defaults, and the constant pressure to sacrifice control for convenience. We spent some time exploring practical strategies for building autonomy into your IT infrastructure, from developing essential habits like the "Three-Year-Old Strategy" and the "Fut...

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