Topic: Inverse Conway Maneuver Myth

In this talk, we will critically examine some popular ideas circulating in top management circles that may actually hinder organizational agility. Through a thought-provoking lens, we will explore why these concepts might not be as effective as they seem and provide compelling arguments to challenge them.

Topics we will explore include:

-Conway’s Law & The Inverse Conway Maneuver

-Cognitive Load & Team Cognitive Load

-Code Ownership & Team Ownership

-“Having to fix someone else’s shitty code at 2am!”

Blazej will challenge the current trends in organizational design, encouraging the audience to rethink “modern” approaches. Using interactive mobile polling, he will engage participants in real-time, offering insights into better organizational design patterns that can boost agility (especially in the age of rapidly advancing GenAI tools for software development).

Prepare for fresh perspectives on organizational design topics and strategies to improve your company’s adaptiveness!