{"id":30818,"date":"2020-11-20T16:26:37","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T21:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/?p=30818"},"modified":"2021-12-15T00:18:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T05:18:33","slug":"meet-your-guide-navigate-whats-next-with-jim-holmes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/blog\/meet-your-guide-navigate-whats-next-with-jim-holmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Your Guide: Navigate What\u2019s Next with Jim Holmes"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our new series, we talk to our experts about how to navigate what’s next in their industries or fields.<\/h2>\n
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Today we’re talking to Jim Holmes, a Migration Strategist and Coach for our Modern Software Delivery practice. He shares his predictions and expectations for the future of business and technology.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your story?<\/h3>\n

I grew up in rural farming, California, then enlisted in the US Air Force. I spent 11 years running and repairing radar inflight on E3 AWACS aircraft. After leaving the military, I moved to the IT sector, where I have served in all kinds of roles, from customer relations manager to executive consulting.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best feedback you\u2019ve ever received?<\/h3>\n

\u201cEven your short answers are long.\u201d I was a work-from-home dad while my wife was in the military and government contracting, and I\u2019m still struggling with dialing down my excitement when I get to speak to adults. Both kids have been out of the house for some years, so it\u2019s taking me longer to fix this than I\u2019d like. Hence, this extended response.<\/p>\n

Why did you decide to become part of your field?<\/h3>\n

At heart, I\u2019m a little kid who likes hooking two wires together and seeing lights come on. Working in the technology field gives me that same satisfaction regularly.<\/p>\n

How are you guiding clients right now?<\/h3>\n

Even before joining Centric in September 2020, my focus for the last several years has been on helping clients modernize their practices and culture, not just in testing but also in more extensive software delivery approaches.<\/p>\n

What, in your opinion, do companies need the most help with right now?<\/h3>\n

Breaking out of the ruts they\u2019re in — it\u2019s a very human thing to fear change while simultaneously talking about how badly change is needed. It\u2019s hard, but helping organizations focus on addressing culture before technology is a critical path to success.<\/p>\n

What do you think they should be thinking about next?<\/h3>\n

Worry less about the technology and more about clear business goals and good culture. Only a tiny fraction of teams work on flight control systems, pacemakers or autonomous vehicle software. We generally don\u2019t do rocket science. Technology isn\u2019t the hard part of our work\u2014the human element is.<\/p>\n

What are you looking forward to in your industry?<\/h3>\n

Advancements in the testing field lag those in development by a decade or more. On the software craftsmanship side, I\u2019ve been in the middle of the 15- or 20-year struggle to get organizations to adopt critical practices like pair programming and test-driven development. I\u2019d like to see the testing field get with the program about similar watershed advancements. It\u2019s an exhausting struggle but worthwhile.<\/p>\n

If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be and why?<\/h3>\n

I\u2019d be at a small bed and breakfast in the Rosengarten area of the Italian Dolomites. It\u2019s an extraordinary place for hiking, with a lot of great, simple food. Plus, small restaurants are scattered across remote hiking and climbing trails, which means you can stop for a great meal and a beer along your way.<\/p>\n

Keep up with our series to meet your guide on how to navigate what’s next for other service areas and industries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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