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SAG Expert Interview #06: Enabling success with Microservices, Flow and Culture | Sarah Wells

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👩‍🎓 What does it really take to succeed as a team or company? Sarah Wells is an independent consultant, author, and former Technical Director at the Financial Times. In this Interview she dives deep into what makes modern software architecture thrive and why Flow, Diversity and the adoption of Microservices actually enable success. From the power of fast feedback and continuous delivery to the hidden challenges of culture, trust, and team autonomy, Sarah shares hard-won insights from 25+ years in tech. 💬 Let us know in the comments—how have microservices impacted the way your team works? 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ Deliver value faster with small, frequent changes ✅ Why Microservices aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution ✅ How to create flow and avoid organizational bottlenecks ✅ The role of blame-free, generative cultures in tech success ✅ Practical strategies for scaling learning across teams 📌 Whether you’re a software architect, engineer, or …...more
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Introduction

0:18

What aspects of Microservices did you cover during your session and why?

0:42

So what is it that is holding teams and companies back from being successful?

1:35

To actually measure success, what methods do you recommend?

2:17

What is the meaning of your term "Architecture for Flow" in this context?

3:15

Why do some organisations struggle with implementing Microservices into their processes?

3:54

How can companies create an optimal environment for "Architecture for Flow"?

5:09

Can diversity within teams support change towards a more positive culture?

6:50

How do you value team learning and sharing in this context?

7:49

What is the very first step in actually starting a positive culture change?

9:08

What is your personal impression of the iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering conference?

10:29
SAG Expert Interview #06: Enabling success with Microservices, Flow and Culture | Sarah Wells
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Apr 152025
👩‍🎓 What does it really take to succeed as a team or company? Sarah Wells is an independent consultant, author, and former Technical Director at the Financial Times. In this Interview she dives deep into what makes modern software architecture thrive and why Flow, Diversity and the adoption of Microservices actually enable success. From the power of fast feedback and continuous delivery to the hidden challenges of culture, trust, and team autonomy, Sarah shares hard-won insights from 25+ years in tech. 💬 Let us know in the comments—how have microservices impacted the way your team works? 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ Deliver value faster with small, frequent changes ✅ Why Microservices aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution ✅ How to create flow and avoid organizational bottlenecks ✅ The role of blame-free, generative cultures in tech success ✅ Practical strategies for scaling learning across teams 📌 Whether you’re a software architect, engineer, or team lead, this conversation will help you understand how Microservices catalyzed a deeper shift in how we build software—and how we work together. Chapters: 00:18 Introduction 00:42 What aspects of Microservices did you cover during your session and why? 01:35 So what is it that is holding teams and companies back from being successful? 02:17 To actually measure success, what methods do you recommend? 03:15 What is the meaning of your term "Architecture for Flow" in this context? 03:54 Why do some organisations struggle with implementing Microservices into their processes? 05:09 How can companies create an optimal environment for "Architecture for Flow"? 06:50 Can diversity within teams support change towards a more positive culture? 07:49 How do you value team learning and sharing in this context? 09:08 What is the very first step in actually starting a positive culture change? 10:29 What is your personal impression of the iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering conference? ⏰ Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon! _______ Join us at the iSAQB® Software Architecture Gathering 2025, from the 24th to the 27th of November 2025 in Berlin, Germany: https://sag.isaqb.org Follow us on LinkedIn:   / isaqb.org   Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@isaqb Bluesky: https://isaqb.bsky.social Facebook: https://facebook.isaqb.org Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@isaqb ___ Video Production by ‪@Kameramensch-Filmproduktion‬ for iSAQB GmbH Head of Production, DoP: Johannes Klemt Production Manager, Interviewer: Paul Rieth 1st AC, B-Roll Camera: Vladimir Traut #microservicesarchitecture #SoftwareArchitecture #DDD #ConwaysLaw #thoughtworks #DistributedSystems #SystemDesign #ArchitecturePatterns #TechnicalLeadership #cloudarchitecture #CrossFunctionalTeams #TeamAutonomy #DevCulture #AgileTransformation #DigitalOrganization #JamesLewis

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