For today's episode of The Shortcu.tt Podcast, we’re joined by Susanne Kaiser, an independent tech consultant specializing in developer productivity and adaptive sociotechnical systems.
Susanne shares her journey from startup CTO to expert in combining Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies to create architectures for flow. We dive into concepts like fast flow, cognitive load, team autonomy, and the importance of aligning organizational structures to user needs. If you’re keen to explore strategies for effective team organization and software delivery, this episode is packed with insights!
Key Points:
What fast flow means for developer productivity at a team and organizational level.
The architectural flow of Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies.
How to create architectures for flow in complex systems.
Strategies to navigate challenges in scaling teams and splitting responsibilities.
The role of purpose, user needs, and shared vision in driving transformation.
Resources Mentioned:
Website: https://susannekaiser.net
The Architecture for Flow Canvas (incl. link to Miro board):
Book (pre-order):
Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies: Architecture for Flow (Addison-Wesley Signature Vernon) https://a.co/d/1I7aO1O
Wardley Mapping by Simon Wardley
Domain-Driven Design (DDD) by Eric Evans
Team Topologies by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais
Dynamic Reteaming by Heidi Helfand
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction, about Susanne Kaiser, and overview of the episode
06:15 - Combining these frameworks to build architectures for flow.
10:49 - How Susanne approaches organizations: Assessing the current state.
13:25 - Using Wardley Mapping to map user needs and value chains.
17:19 - Addressing challenges: Legacy systems, cognitive load, and team dynamics.
20:51 - Lessons from startups and enterprises: Common ground and unique challenges.
28:22 - The role of mindset in team composition and responsibility.
34:28 - How to manage team transitions and self-selection processes.
36:36 - Susanne’s Shortcu.tt
37:00 - Where to connect with Susanne and closing remarks.
Connect with Us:
Susanne Kaiser-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannekaiser1
Morten Christensen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenchr/
Marilag Svennevig - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilag/
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