Workshop - Team Interaction Models
Is your organization no longer delivering value as quickly as it used to?
Maybe your teams are struggling with too much context switching, and their current workload no longer fits in their head. Are your teams being pulled in many directions?
Are those teams disengaged with their daily work?
Does it feel like your organization's communication channels are hindering value delivery?
Do you feel the need to change how your teams are working together, but you are having difficulty in articulating how the organization should adapt and change?
Luke McManus, Team Topologies APAC Region Lead
Luke is an Agile coach with over 20 years of experience in technology and delivery roles. Passionate about fostering collaboration and enabling business agility, he specializes in guiding teams and leaders to deliver exceptional products and services that delight customers.
With a background in customer service, Luke has a deep understanding of customer needs and is dedicated to ensuring teams build the right solutions. He is well-versed in Agile and DevOps methodologies, emphasizing their connection to both customer and employee happiness.
Luke excels in coaching remote and distributed teams, bridging the gap between strategy and execution. He brings a strong working knowledge of DevOps principles and practices to empower teams to deliver value efficiently.
In addition to his expertise in Agile and DevOps, Luke is a proponent of Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design methodologies. He enjoys leveraging innovative approaches like LEGO SeriousPLAY to facilitate creative problem-solving.
Luke's personal philosophy mirrors that of Team Topologies: making work more humane and effective for everyone. He believes in empowering smart people to focus on solving real problems for customers, free from organizational ambiguity and obstacles.
Outside of work, Luke enjoys spending time with his dog Tuesday, exploring nature, and cultivating native Australian plants. His favorite retreat is Aireys Inlet on the Great Ocean Road, where he can unwind and recharge by the beach.
Donna Benjamin, Product Owner | Open Practice Coach | Keynote Speaker | Open Source Advocate
Donna facilitates team success by leading and energizing people to perform their best and get the job done. She enjoys working closely with clients to uncover and understand their true requirements, ensuring the delivery of value that makes a meaningful difference. Currently, Donna is the product owner of the Open Practice Library and serves as a Senior Engagement Lead at Red Hat's Open Innovation Labs.
Throughout her career, Donna has held various leadership roles in the Australian Open Source community, serving on boards and committees, and organizing events. She also prepares and delivers customized keynote sessions that inspire and motivate people to take their first step into the future.
Donna is a Team Topologies Advocate.