Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda

Platform teams vs enabling teams | Manuel Pais (Team Topologies)

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Jun 7, 2023
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INSIGHT

Platform vs. Enabling Teams

  • Platform teams are internal product teams, focused on building internal tools and services.
  • Enabling teams are internal consultants, helping other teams bridge capability gaps.
ANECDOTE

Uswitch's SRE Enabling Team

  • Uswitch created a small, SRE enabling team to help product teams adopt SRE practices.
  • This team acted as sensors, providing feedback to platform teams.
ADVICE

Delivering Enabling Work

  • Deliver enabling work through various methods like workshops, pairing, and content curation.
  • Meet teams where they are, focusing on small, achievable steps.
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