Chris Lucian and Austin Chadwick discuss all things #agile and product development from a #MobProgramming perspective. Join us as we seek to unlock the secrets of optimizing communication for lean flow in this illuminating episode of the Mob Mentality Show: "The Inverse Conway Maneuver." Come along with us as we navigate the intricate landscape of software development dynamics, exploring the deep connection between effective communication and software architecture.

Episode Highlights: 🔑 Gain an understanding of Conway’s Law, a cornerstone of software development dynamics. 🏢 Delve into the intriguing interplay between organizational structure, communication effectiveness, and software boundary design. 🌐 Explore the Bonker’s World’s org charts for tech giants like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, and Oracle. 💡 Discover the hidden implications of Conway’s Law on mob programming and collaborative software development. 🚀 Unveil the power of building significant software achievements through the synergy of small, autonomous, agile teams. ⚙️ Introducing the Inverse Conway Maneuver: A strategic approach to balancing communication for lean flow. 📈 Dive into the thought-provoking debate: When does increasing or decreasing communication enhance lean flow? ⏰ Address the pain points of stand-up meetings and uncover effective strategies for streamlining them. 👥 Navigate the challenges posed by expansive teams and explore the dynamics of full-stack teams versus specialized ones. 🔁 Responses to Conway’s Law: The crucial choice between ignoring, accepting, or employing the Inverse Conway Maneuver.

Join us in this episode as we unravel the intricate threads of communication, collaboration, and organizational dynamics in the realm of software development. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of the Inverse Conway Maneuver and its potential to revolutionize your approach to lean flow. Watch now to embark on this journey with us!

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References… Martin Fowler on Conway’s Law: https://martinfowler.com/bliki/ConwaysLaw.html Bonker’s World’s Org Charts: https://bonkersworld.net/organizational-charts How To Build Big Software With Small Agile Teams by Dave Farley: https://youtu.be/cpVLzcjCB-s Atlassian’s Take on Conway’s Law: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/what-is-conways-law-acmi

Thanks to G-SLiK (https://soundcloud.com/g-slik) for the intro and outro music.

Chris Lucian is the Director of Software Development at Hunter Industries and a founder of mob programming. https://www.chrislucian.com/p/chris-lucian-biography.html

Austin Chadwick is a Mob Programmer at Hunter Industries and is a passionate agilist and craftsman with experience in several roles (e.g. coach, developer, tester, scrum master, business analyst). https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-chadwick-3a58151a4/

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