Authors of Team Topologies

Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais

Skelton and Pais turned Conway's Law and cognitive load into a practical vocabulary for team types and interaction modes.

Essential reading: Team Topologies
Models in this guide: 3

No. 062People, Org & Influence
Inverse Conway Maneuver
Shape your teams to match the architecture you want, and the system will follow.
No. 063People, Org & Influence
Cognitive Load
A team can only hold so much in its head; architecture should fit within that limit.
No. 082Strategy & Enterprise
Platforms and Network Effects
A platform's value grows with each participant — design for adoption, not just function.