Scaling Out in the Age of AI

Organization & Structure

Organization Design for Product Groups

Mini-workshop
(in development)

Format: in-person, online class, or self-paced

Duration: 3 hours

Target Audience: Product Managers and Team Leaders, Lean and Agile Coaches and Consultants, Business Leaders and Middle Managers, Change Agents and Innovation Champions, HR and Employee Engagement Specialists

Organization Design for Product Groups

Organization Design for Product Groups

Ready to level up your team dynamics? Join our workshop, where we will explore organization design, team structures, and cross-team collaboration! Whether you're leading a team or part of one, this session is packed with insights to boost productivity and collaboration.

In this interactive workshop, we'll explore Conway’s Law and how it influences product design. You'll learn about the importance of boundary setting and discover strategies to foster effective collaboration within and between teams. Get ready to dive into the world of cross-functional teams, dynamic roles, and different team topologies.

Ever feel overwhelmed by collaboration? We'll tackle collaboration overload head-on, identifying signs and exploring solutions to keep your team running smoothly. Plus, we'll discuss the benefits of decentralization and how to empower your teams to take ownership of their work.

So, if you're ready to transform your team dynamics and supercharge collaboration, this workshop is for you! Join us and unlock the secrets to building high-performing teams in today's dynamic work environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how Conway’s Law impacts organization design and product development.

  • Explore different team structures and their implications for collaboration and productivity.

  • Learn strategies for promoting cross-team collaboration and mitigating collaboration overload.

Program
(draft / tentative)

1. Organization Design

  • Conway’s Law

  • Boundary Setting

2. Team Structures

  • Cross-Functional Teams

  • Crew Types

  • Dynamic Roles

3. Cross-team Collaboration

  • Micro-enterprises

  • Collaboration Overload

4. Decentralization

  • Team Empowerment

  • Flexible Structures

  • Remote versus On-site

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