S2 Ep56: Developing the Human Side of Technology with Dan Roberts

S2 Ep56: Developing the Human Side of Technology with Dan Roberts

Author: DevOps Institute October 25, 2021 Duration: 35:05
On this episode of the Humans of DevOps, Jason Baum is joined by Dan Roberts, CEO and president of Ouellette & Associates Consulting, host of the CIO Whisperers podcast, author and speaker. They discuss qualities of great leaders, the "HEAR" model and listening, Nelson Mandela plus way more!

Dan Roberts has mentored, studied and partnered with thousands of CIOs and technology leaders for more than 3 decades. His firm coined the term “Developing the Human Side of Technology” in 1984 when technology and technologists hid safely behind glass walls. Fast forward to the here and now and Dan believes there has never been a better time to be in the IT profession. He has dedicated his career to ensuring leaders and team members have the new mindsets, skill sets and tools necessary to differentiate and elevate the IT narrative.

As a student of leadership, Dan writes and speaks about the common traits of the top game-changing leaders in our profession. He notes how these difference makers are not distracted by the bright shiny objects, cut through the noise of the day and have a laser focus on what he refers to as the 7C’s of top leaders: Customer Obsession, Culture, Cultivate, Courage, Change, Collaboration & Communication.

Dan is considered one of the most connected executives in the CIO arena and is passionate about connecting great people with great ideas. CIOs appreciate his ability to energize, challenge their thinking and build and sustain a world-class IT culture and future-ready workforce.

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Behind every line of code, server configuration, and deployment pipeline, there's a person with a story. The Humans of DevOps Podcast Series, from the DevOps Institute, moves beyond the technical manuals and toolchains to explore the lived experiences of the individuals shaping modern technology. This isn't a how-to guide; it's a series of conversations about the cultural shifts, philosophical challenges, and societal impacts woven into the fabric of DevOps practices. Each episode sits at the intersection of technology and humanity, discussing how news and trends affect real teams, and how the principles of collaboration and continuous improvement resonate far beyond the data center. You'll hear from practitioners, leaders, and thinkers who share their journeys, failures, and insights, revealing the human connections that make technological transformation possible. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful, often surprising look at the people redefining how we build and operate the systems our world relies on, reminding us that progress is ultimately a human endeavor.
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