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TPM University November Monthly Newsletter

Welcome to the month of November. I am excited to reboot my newsletter in a new monthly format. Of course this coincides with my new role in Walmart as Staff TPM at PeopleTech, which is exciting, so I will definitely look to add a hint of SRE and DevOps topics over the course of my newsletters.

Doron Katz

Nov 3, 2024 — 2 min read

The way I am reformatting the structure of this newsletter will consist of industry news and interesting blogs that I follow, and some articles that I publish myself. You will get expert insights covering a wide gamut of content across the various disciplines of Program Management, technical and non-technical. I hope you enjoy it.

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📰 This Month

⭐️ Aligning your stakeholders with DACI

I recently interviewed Bruce and Melissa, authors of the book Aligned, and it was certainly a book I enjoyed. One of the chapters that really stood out to me was the DACI framework for decision-making.

The DACI framework, widely adopted for collaborative decision-making, helps teams clarify roles, avoid ambiguity, and ensure accountability. Originally designed for product development, it has gained traction across various industries due to its versatility and simplicity.

For technical program managers (TPMs), the DACI model can streamline decision-making processes and enhance cross-functional alignment. Let’s explore how.