Brought to you by Team Topologies authors Matthew Skelton and Manual Pais. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=281&v=iQ6JfBt_rc4&feature=emb_logo Remote-first work has suddenly become the "new normal" for many companies around the world. There is plenty of advice out there on how individual teams can bond and work effectively remotely, but there is little that addresses remote interactions between different teams that need to collaborate remotely as part of the same value … [Read more...]
Gene Kim Q&A with the Authors of Team Topologies
Gene: Every company loves an org chart, but why are they really so misleading Matthew and Manuel: Org charts are management-focused constructs, meant to funnel lines of reporting from the bottom to the top—the typical hierarchical pyramid. The fundamental problem is extrapolating this construct and assuming it actually represents the lines of communication in the organization, alignment of business goals and decision making power. This misinterpretation still happens in most … [Read more...]
Monoliths vs Microservices is Missing the Point—Start with Team Cognitive Load
https://youtu.be/haejb5rzKsM The “monoliths vs microservices” debate often focuses on technological aspects, ignoring strategy and team dynamics. Instead of technology, smart-thinking organizations are beginning with team cognitive load as the guiding principle for modern software. In this presentation, Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais explain how and why, illustrated by real case studies. Matthew Skelton My name's Matthew Skelton, and this is Manuel Pais, and together, we are the … [Read more...]
