what is your value as a software developer?
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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)
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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
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Business Value added by software developers
• Why should you care?
• How is business value measured?
• What should you do to add value?
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Why ? Software Developer Business Value
CognitionSense Making
Core Identity, sense of self
Self Protection Activation
EmotionsValues
Relationships
Surviving Relating Thinking
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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
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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
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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 ?
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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
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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
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How is business value predominantly measured?
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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
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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!
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Understanding your business value..Structuring Context and Expectations Ask me more later!
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How will business value be measured in the future?
Sustainability
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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
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What do you do to increase business value….
(x% Current Value + y% Future potential) * Factor ^ Net effect of Emotional Investment)
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Sustainability based on CAS
Future Potential…..why?
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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
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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
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Summary Increases Your ValueIncreases Business
Value
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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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