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Manuel Pais, Team Topologies co-author Talks Intentional Team Organization on CTO Insights Podcast ??? hosted by Katerina Trajchevska! In this engaging discussion, Manuel Pais (Team Topologies) ???? ???? dives into: ? Key aspects of the Team Topologies approach and its impact on team performance. ?? The role of cognitive load in team delivery and efficiency. ?? Continuous evolution vs. immediate transformation in organizational structures. ?? Empowering autonomy while moving management toward providing context rather than planning work. Whether you’re scaling a startup or navigating change in a mature organization, Manuel shares practical insights on how intentional team design can unlock fast flow and high performance. Subscribe to Katerina Trajchevska's Substack: https://lnkd.in/dB-SarWE or ?? Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! Special thanks to #CTOInsightsPodcast and host Katerina Trajchevska for helping us highlight the power of #TeamTopologies in creating modern, flow-oriented organizations. #TeamTopologies #Leadership #CognitiveLoad #TeamPerformance

Is Your Organization Ready for Fast Flow of Value? Team Topologies’ Assessment is here https://lnkd.in/e5UhFQm9 to help organizations identify and overcome obstacles to delivering value faster and more effectively. ?? Why Take the Assessment? ?? Measure Agility: Evaluate your organization across 10 key dimensions of organizational agility to determine your current flow-oriented capabilities. ?? Actionable Insights: Receive tailored recommendations and next steps to improve your operating model and unlock fast flow. ?? Visual Representation: Understand your organization’s flow preparedness with a detailed report, including clear visuals and benchmarks. Need a Deeper Dive? Our Expert Review & Assessment goes further. In just a few weeks, our team will analyze: ? Your architecture/s ? SDLC processes ? Team-of-teams organization The result? Actionable insights and a roadmap to streamline your flow and align your teams for success. Ready to assess and optimize your organization for fast flow? ?? DM us for more details and take the first step towards transformation! #TeamTopologies #FastFlow #OrganizationalAgility #Assessment

Interesting question on the TT Community around how AI/ML might change the application of Team Topologies ideas: In my view, we need to step back and understand what GenAI is actually doing in order to understand the value and disruption: and there are two main threads from what I see: 1) GenAI remixing existing patterns of words and images rapidly in novel ways to generate options for empowered, aware humans to choose and try out: code, text, new UX, research options, etc. 2) GenAI making "choices" about what digital services to provide and deploy based on some constraints (Agentic AI). Those choices need to be provided by humans who understand the domain in question. #TeamTopologies #AI

???? What’s the key to building teams that thrive in today’s fast-paced world? Find out in a special 20-minute live session with Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies, as he unpacks Chapter 8: Evolve Team Structures with Organizational Sensing – the game-changing approach to organizational design. ?? Tuesday, November 26 ? 9:30 AM UK time ?? https://lnkd.in/g6zFzTpP Bring your questions and leave with practical takeaways to help your teams adapt, innovate, and succeed. Don’t miss it! #TeamLeadership #SustainableSuccess #InnovationCulture #AgileTransformation #TechTeams #BusinessGrowth

Struggling with team structures? Are you misusing your platform teams? Revisit the fundamentals! Dive into?Team Topologies' core team types?and interaction modes to ensure Platform teams stay strategic, not reactive. Plus, get tips to streamline collaboration and avoid common pitfalls. ?Start mapping your teams today! This edition was curated by Eduardo da Silva.

Optimizing Teams with Team Topologies: Insights from Elias Lieberich and Petra Wille ?? See Key insights: ?? _____ In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, Team Topologies is revolutionizing how organizations structure their teams for speed, collaboration, and innovation. Here are key takeaways from the insightful article by #EliasLieberich and #PetraWille: ?? https://lnkd.in/duQCUNGg Why Team Topologies Matters ?? Adaptability: Team Topologies enables organizations to align team structures with evolving business needs, reducing friction and increasing flow. ?? Clarity in Scope and Roles: Teams thrive when boundaries and responsibilities are clearly defined, fostering ownership and focus. ?? Efficiency and Innovation: By minimizing dependencies and optimizing team composition, organizations can deliver better outcomes, faster. Key Strategies for Success ? Define Team Types: Use Stream-Aligned Teams, Platform Teams, Enabling Teams, and Complicated-Subsystem Teams to structure for value delivery. ? Focus on Flow: Minimize cognitive load by ensuring teams can work autonomously and manage their domain effectively. ? Split with Purpose: Organize teams by user groups, product goals, or moments of value creation, avoiding anti-patterns like siloed tech teams. ? Leverage Leadership: Strong cross-functional leadership ensures alignment, clears obstacles, and fosters collaboration across teams. Avoid These Anti-Patterns ? Don’t mirror your org chart in team structure—focus on user and business needs instead. ? Avoid tech-centric teams unless absolutely necessary; prioritize teams aligned with user value and business outcomes. Practical Application ?? Regularly evaluate your team structure to ensure alignment with strategic goals. ?? Equip teams with the right balance of skills and autonomy to drive meaningful outcomes. ?? Promote continuous learning and adaptation as your organization evolves. Kudos to Elias Lieberich and Petra Wille for this thought-provoking piece! Whether you're a product leader or an engineer, Team Topologies offers a framework to create resilient, agile teams ready to tackle modern challenges. ?? Read the full article: Optimizing Teams: A Dual Perspective on Team Topologies Let us know - how are you applying Team Topologies in your organization? ??

We’re glad to announce our “Latest Insights Webinars” featuring the authors of the Team Topologies Academy, happening 3 to 4 times per year. You can join live and/or watch the recording later. Our next webinar, #Platform as a #Product – Latest Insights & Updates, will take place on December 3rd and will feature Manuel Pais (Team Topologies) ???? ???? and Matthew Skelton. Don’t miss the latest industry examples and insights! Save your seat here. https://bit.ly/4fyxKPC

?? Upcoming Events for Team Topologies! ___ 25 November 2024 | GERMAN SPEAKERS | Sabine Wojcieszak and Maik Wojcieszak from getNext IT dive into why the shift from project to product orientation is crucial in today’s business world. ?? https://lnkd.in/dcqVZUhP ___ 28 - 29 November | Masterclass com Manuel Pais (Team Topologies) ???? ???? Aprenda com Manuel Pais sobre como as Topologias de Equipes podem transformar sua organiza??o. Um evento em português, focado em plataformas antifrágeis ?? https://lnkd.in/d5ma-ezu ___ 29 November | LAST Conference Melbourne | LIVE in Melbourne Team Interaction Modelling Workshop fr. Luke McManus & Robinson Roe 13:50?-?15:10 ?? https://lnkd.in/dKajyFtA ___ 3 December | Platform as a Product Latest Insights & Updates with Manuel Pais (Team Topologies) ???? ???? & Matthew Skelton Tuesday | 17:00?-?18:00 ?? https://lnkd.in/djt_jNvu ___

Hi, We’re excited to invite you to this week’s episode of Stream of Teams, where Matthew Skelton sits down with Paula Kennedy for an insightful conversation about platform engineering and team dynamics. What’s on the agenda? - DevOps Topologies Patterns - PCF and the separation of “Operator” and “Developer” roles - Why platforms must be self-service - Practical advice for teams adopting or refining platform engineering practices - …and much more! Bring your questions and join the conversation live. ?? Friday, 22 November 2024 ?? 12:00 UK / 13:00 CET We look forward to seeing you there! _________________________________ About Stream of Teams livestream Join our host, Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies, in this biweekly live stream series as he delves into the evolution, challenges, and practical applications of Team Topologies principles in real-world settings. In each session, Matthew will explore articles, tools, workshops, and insights from practitioners worldwide, offering a balanced view that highlights both the successes and constructive critiques of Team Topologies in action. This is a space where theory meets practice, with hands-on advice, best practices, and thought-provoking discussions. Each episode aims to deepen your understanding of Team Topologies by examining how organizations are adapting and evolving these concepts. Matthew will also share his own perspective and engage in live discussions with the authors and creators of the featured materials, making this series an ideal platform to stay current, gain actionable insights, and participate in the ongoing evolution of Team Topologies.