Fast Flow Conference: Insights and Innovations from the World of Team Topologies

Armakuni is excited to be a founding organiser and sponsor of the Fast Flow Conference, a Team Topologies Conference in London, UK.

Fast Flow Conference is about improving teamwork and workflows in software development, using ideas from the book "Team Topologies." 

The next event is set for September 10, 2024, in London. 

Fast Flow Conf is focused on Team Topologies, a methodology for designing and evolving effective team structures to improve software delivery.

The conference brings together practitioners, experts, and beginners to share knowledge, ideas, and build the Team Topologies community. Armakuni is a founding organiser and sponsor of the event.

Here is what various speakers discussed at the Team Topologies Conference held on May 25, 2023. 

Key highlights of the talk

1. Application of Team Topologies beyond IT: Matthew Skelton, co-author of “Team Topologies,” discusses how organisations in various sectors are adopting Team Topologies principles to improve team-based knowledge work.
2. Adaptive socio-technical systems: Susanne Kaiser discussed combining Team Topologies with Wardley Mapping and Domain-Driven Design to create systems optimised for fast flow of change.
3. Practical implementations: Several speakers shared real-world experiences of implementing Team Topologies in their organisations, including Experian's journey from a heritage information business to an adaptive tech business.
4. Value stream network mapping: Steve Pereira conducted a workshop on identifying, measuring, and debugging value stream networks to optimise flow and address dependencies.
5. Product thinking for platforms: Abby Bangser and Winna Bridgewater discussed the importance of applying product thinking to internal platforms for successful platform engineering teams.

Notable talks

1. JP Morgan's application of Team Topologies: Ana Kukec, Dheeman Ranjan, and Tracy Bessant shared how JP Morgan applied Team Topologies principles to improve flow in their Athena platform. This platform is important for their markets business and risk management.
2. Government services transformation: Ben Davison and Polly Price discussed how Team Topologies concepts have been driving agility and speed in the delivery of UK government services for a long time.
3. Enabling teams: Eduardo da Silva discussed the importance of enabling teams in supporting a fast flow of change within organisations.
4. Scaling Team Topologies in enterprise: Rachael Wonnacott from Fidelity shared insights on using Team Topologies in large organisations. She discussed challenges like Conway's Law and Dunbar's Number.
5. Cognitive overload: Billie Thompson and Ben Dodd from Armakuni addressed the specific issue of cognitive overload in teams. They offered practical ways to identify and reduce burnout while maximising delivery and retention.

Themes explored

• Organisational adaptability: Talks focused on how Team Topologies can help organisations adapt to change in rapidly changing markets.
• Team interactions and boundaries: Discussions centred around improving team interactions, defining clear team roles, and managing cognitive load to enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Scaling and implementation challenges: Speakers shared strategies for expanding Team Topologies, addressing common challenges, and providing practical advice for large organisations.

Armakuni helps businesses apply these themes by embedding expert engineers into their teams, boosting skills and output. We focus on driving business value with rapid iterations and fast delivery. This helps organisations achieve shorter release cycles and better code.

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Follow the event, all talks will be available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fastflowconf

Source: https://www.fastflowconf.com/