DevOps transformation is a journey. Depending on several parameters, such as the organization size, its structure, leadership’s sustained commitment, funding, and business support, this journey could take anywhere from months to years. In any learning organization, this journey continues into the improvement path even after achieving the initial goals set out at its commencement.
To successfully sail in the DevOps journey the leadership should focus on the vision and be patient to guide the organization through multiple interim milestones before the goals are achieved. Without such a focus and commitment the transformation initiative could derail, causing enormous waste.