Better Tech Leadership #122 Michael Frembs: Mastering Team Structures - Insights into Platform and Streamlined Teams
Feb 25, 2025
In this conversation, Michael Frembs, a seasoned engineering leader with expertise in cloud architecture and team building, shares remarkable insights on optimizing team structures. He discusses the 'Team Topologies' framework to enhance productivity and reduce cognitive load. Michael also emphasizes the significance of trust and collaboration in fostering a proactive team culture. He offers strategies for managing remote teams and highlights the value of specialized roles, ensuring that team members focus on critical tasks that drive innovation.
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Building a Platform Team
- Michael Frembs built a platform team at Stadtwerke München to create a public cloud strategy.
- The team built landing zones and offered self-service tools for other product teams.
Create Specialized Roles
- Create specialized roles for important tasks, like security.
- Assigning dedicated individuals ensures better quality and ownership than expecting others to handle it alongside their main duties.
Assign Roles Based on Interest
- Assign people to roles they enjoy.
- This boosts motivation and leads to better outcomes than assigning tasks based solely on general skills.
