How To Get Buy-in for DevEx Initiatives: Strategies From GitHub, Notion, and More

Drawing from interviews with engineering leaders at top tech companies, this guide reveals how to transform technical DevEx challenges into compelling business proposals that executives can't ignore. By providing a proven framework for translating developer productivity improvements into quantifiable financial impact—with specific strategies for framing investments around business priorities, measuring ROI, and building executive trust—the article offers engineering leaders a strategic roadmap for securing buy-in and budget for critical developer experience initiatives.