Episode 42: Manuel Pais on Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow

Episode 42: Manuel Pais on Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow

Author: Dr. Mik Kersten: Author of Project to Product and Founder and CEO of Tasktop February 22, 2022 Duration: 50:23
Joining Mik in this episode of Mik + One is Manuel Pais, co-author of Team Topologies: Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow. In this episode, Mik and Manuel discuss some of the key themes in Team Topologies, as well as other topics including: Manuel's learnings and key tips on how to effectively manage team collaboration in the shift to remote-first and hybrid working The relationship between the ideas behind the Flow Framework and Team Topologies Advice on how to set up value streams to enable and improve team flow and capacity when delivering digital experiences Implementing a reorganization and advice to leaders on how to approach this, and why it’s important to understand, implement and evolve the team topology Treating platforms as products and the importance of investing in platform teams to manage cognitive load and provide greater value to customers Subscribe to the Mik + One podcast today so you never miss an episode and don’t forget to leave your review. Follow Mik on Twitter: @mik_kersten #MikPlusOnewww.tasktop.com For more information about Manuel Pais and to view the full list of resources featured in this episode, as well as download the transcript, visit: https://projecttoproduct.org/podcast/manuel-pais/

Dr. Mik Kersten’s book, Project to Product, sparked a fundamental shift in how large organizations think about software delivery. That conversation continues and deepens in Mik + One: The Official Project to Product Podcast. Here, Kersten moves beyond the stage and the prepared keynote to host candid, unrehearsed dialogues with the people actually steering the world’s most significant technology-driven companies. Each episode is built around a simple, powerful premise: one guest, one conversation with nothing held back. You’ll hear from fellow authors, executives, and engineering leaders as they dissect the real-world application of flow frameworks and product-centric thinking. The discussions get into the granular challenges of shifting from project-oriented deadlines to sustainable product value streams, covering both the strategic wins and the difficult lessons learned. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to the tactics and philosophies used by industry pioneers. For anyone involved in technology business management-from team leads to the C-suite-this podcast serves as an essential masterclass. Listeners gain access to the nuanced, often unspoken details of scaling digital innovation, all through the lens of Kersten’s expertise and his guests' diverse experiences. The result is a consistently insightful resource for navigating the complex journey of modern digital transformation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 63

Mik + One: The Official Project to Product Podcast by Dr. Mik Kersten
Podcast Episodes
Happy Holidays: A Message From Dr. Mik Kersten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:45
We're taking a break for the holidays, but Dr. Mik Kersten, Tasktop Founder & CEO, and best-selling author of 'Project to Product', has left a short message to thank all of you for tuning in over the last year. We'll be…
Episode 39: Sally Elatta on Business Agility and Measurement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:38
Joining Mik in this episode of Mik + One is Sally Elatta, CEO and Founder of AgilityHealth and Agile Videos. In this episode, Mik and Sally discuss the importance of using business agility and measurement as critical way…
Episode 38: Dave Snowden on The Cynefin Framework [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:50
In this episode, Mik is joined by Dave Snowden, CSO & Founder of Cognitive Edge and Director of the Cynefin Center. In this episode, Mik and Dave talk about the development of Cynefin, a framework for decision making, an…
Episode 37: Felipe Castro on Connecting Business Agility To OKRs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:57
We're back! And what an episode we have to kick things off. Joining Mik in this episode of Mik + One is Felipe Castro, renowned author, speaker and trainer on objectives and key results (OKRs). In this episode, Mik and F…
Episode 36: Summer Special with Dr. Mik Kersten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
In this special episode of Mik + One, Mik summarizes some of his favorite episodes from the last 18 months and provides insight into some of his key takeaways including: Interesting insights on scaling Agile and helping…
Episode 35: Christian Idiodi on Product Management at All Levels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:21
In this episode, Mik is joined by Christian Idiodi, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group. Mik and Christian talk about how to establish product management disciplines and other key topics including: Fascinating insigh…
Episode 34: Courtney Kissler on Nike, Nordstrom, Starbucks and OKRs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:48
Joining Mik in this episode of Mik + One is Courtney Kissler, Chief Technology Officer at online retailer, Zulily. In this episode, Mik and Courtney talk about Courtney's experience in driving technological transformatio…
Episode 32: Carmen DeArdo on Not Letting Your Work Manage You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:34
Joining Mik in this episode of Mik + One is Carmen DeArdo, Principal Flow Advisor and VSM Practice Lead at Tasktop, and co-author of the award-winning book, Standing on Shoulders: A Leader’s Guide to Digital Transformati…