Team Topologies Workshop
About Team Topologies
Team Topologies is the leading approach to organizing business and technology teams for fast flow, providing a practical, step-by‑step, adaptive model for organizational design and team interaction.
Led by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais, authors of the highly‑acclaimed book Team Topologies (IT Revolution, 2019), the Team Topologies ecosystem of partners, practitioners, and learning Academy is transforming the approach to the digital operating model for organizations around the world.
Led by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais, authors of the highly‑acclaimed book Team Topologies (IT Revolution, 2019), the Team Topologies ecosystem of partners, practitioners, and learning Academy is transforming the approach to the digital operating model for organizations around the world.
1. Introduction (15 minutes)
- Welcome and introductions
- Brief overview of Team Topologies and its benefits
2. Understanding Team Topologies (30 minutes)
- Explanation of the core concepts and principles of Team Topologies
- Benefits and advantages of implementing Team Topologies in organizations
- The impact of Conway’s law on fast flow of change
3. Team Types and Interaction Modes (50 minutes)
- Overview of the four fundamental team types in Team Topologies: Stream-aligned, Enabling, Complicated-Subsystem, and Platform
- Overview of the four team interaction modes: Collaboration, X-as-a-Service, Facilitating, and Enabling
- Detailed explanation of each mode and when to apply them
- Mapping interaction modes to team types for optimal collaboration
4. Team Cognitive Load (25 minutes)
- Understanding the cognitive load and its impact on team performance
- Strategies for managing and balancing cognitive load within teams
- Practical tips and techniques to optimize team cognitive load
5. Break (15 minutes)
6. Interactive exercises and reflection (60 minutes)
- Four working stations for the following topics:
- Reverse Conway’s Law
- Team types
- Interaction models
- Gallery work. Brainstorming for the As-IS Model ( what we already have) and To Be Model (what can be useful for us)
- Debrief
7. Real-Life Examples and Case Studies (30 minutes)
- Presentation of real-life examples showcasing successful Team Topologies implementations
- Analysis of case studies highlighting the impact on productivity, collaboration, and innovation
8. Wrap-up and Conclusion (15 minutes)
- Summary of key takeaways from the workshop
- Sharing of additional resources and references for further learning
- Closing remarks and feedback collection
Agenda
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Advanced Team Topologies
Team Dependencies
Remote Team Interactions
Q&A Session and Wrap Up
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