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alphalist.CTO Podcast - For CTOs and Technical Leaders

#99 -Team Topologies 101 feat. Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies

Apr 18, 2024
Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies, discusses value flow, team structures, continuous stewardship, and decoupling in time. He explains how Team Topologies reduces cognitive load, increases user value, and structures teams more humanely. Skelton shares insights on system design, cybernetics, and neuroscience, drawing parallels to Pilates for company goals.
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  • Continuous stewardship ensures software evolves to meet changing business needs.
  • Effective team boundaries and interaction modes enhance understanding of value flows.

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Initiating a Mind Shift Towards Continuous Stewardship

To achieve effective humane organizations, an initial shift in mindset towards continuous stewardship is essential. This approach emphasizes the ongoing management of services, considering software as encoded business intent that requires continuous care. Continuous stewardship focuses on evolving software to align with changing business needs and enabling safe adaptations over time, ensuring organizational agility and value delivery.

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