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SAG Expert Interview #07: Socio-Technical Systems for Fast Flow of Change | Susanne Kaiser

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👩‍🎓 How can we architect organizations for fast flow, real change — and true inclusion? In this expert interview, Susanne Kaiser dives into building adaptive sociotechnical systems for architectural flow by aligning: 📌 Business strategy with Wardley Mapping 📌 Software architecture & design with Domain-Driven Design 📌 Team structures with Team Topologies She explains how this powerful combination enables fast flow, continuous feedback, and meaningful change — not just in systems, but in the culture of teams and organizations. Susanne also reflects on the challenges of diversity in tech, and why inclusive, trust-based environments are essential for building better outcomes for everyone. 💬 Let us know in the comments—how have microservices impacted the way your team works? 📌 Key Takeaways: 🔄 Adaptive socio-technical systems emerge by aligning strategy, architecture, and team design to optimize for fast, continuous change. 🧭 Wardley Mapp …...more
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Introduction

0:18

What are "adaptive socio-technical systems with architecture for flow"?

0:34

How do you help teams implement these toolsets in their work?

1:29

What positive effects can the team achieve with these techniques?

3:00

How important is continuous feedback within architecture for flow?

5:21

When applying architecture for flow, what are the main challenges?

7:21

What is the situation regarding diversity awareness in these transition processes?

9:35

What can conference organisers do to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere?

12:20

What can teams and organisations do to become more diverse and inclusive?

13:24
SAG Expert Interview #07: Socio-Technical Systems for Fast Flow of Change | Susanne Kaiser
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👩‍🎓 How can we architect organizations for fast flow, real change — and true inclusion? In this expert interview, Susanne Kaiser dives into building adaptive sociotechnical systems for architectural flow by aligning: 📌 Business strategy with Wardley Mapping 📌 Software architecture & design with Domain-Driven Design 📌 Team structures with Team Topologies She explains how this powerful combination enables fast flow, continuous feedback, and meaningful change — not just in systems, but in the culture of teams and organizations. Susanne also reflects on the challenges of diversity in tech, and why inclusive, trust-based environments are essential for building better outcomes for everyone. 💬 Let us know in the comments—how have microservices impacted the way your team works? 📌 Key Takeaways: 🔄 Adaptive socio-technical systems emerge by aligning strategy, architecture, and team design to optimize for fast, continuous change. 🧭 Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies form a powerful trio for creating flow-focused, future-ready organizations. 🤝 Cultural transformation starts with listening — meeting teams where they are and collaboratively addressing blockers to flow. 🧪 Change happens incrementally — through small, safe experiments that allow teams to learn, adapt, and grow confidence. 🌍 Diversity in tech is essential — inclusive, trust-based environments lead to better decisions, stronger teams, and more resilient systems. Chapters: 00:18 Introduction 00:34 What are "adaptive socio-technical systems with architecture for flow"? 01:29 How do you help teams implement these toolsets in their work? 03:00 What positive effects can the team achieve with these techniques? 05:21 How important is continuous feedback within architecture for flow? 07:21 When applying architecture for flow, what are the main challenges? 09:35 What is the situation regarding diversity awareness in these transition processes? 12:20 What can conference organisers do to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere? 13:24 What can teams and organisations do to become more diverse and inclusive? ⏰ 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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