FFC NL 2025 TALKS
FFC NL 2025
The Road to Faster Flow Is Paved with Missteps: A Retrospective
Two years ago, we set out on a journey to transition to a Team Topologies-inspired organization, aiming to unlock faster flow and better collaboration. Today, it's time to reflect on the lessons learned along the way.
Looking back, what I see is not a straight road, paved with tarmac. No, it is a twisting road, with potholes and puddles, with some broken down and rusted vehicles here and there.
We often hear polished success stories, but we can also learn a lot about the bumps and wrong turns. These stories don't need to be dark or cynical, there are many small successes and golden nuggets of insights to be found.
So let's have a retrospective, and try and find some answers on what went wrong, and what worked well. Let's try and identify patterns and anti-patterns to learn from our mistakes and build on our wins.
Key takeaways:
Embrace the Mess
Celebrate Small Wins
Beware of Anti-Patterns
Take a ride with me on this bumpy road, and learn from our lessons, for a smoother road ahead.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Jacob Duijzer
Helping developers, teams & organizations build better software | Team Topologies Advocate | Sooner Safer Happier Advocate
Jacob is a leader who inspires others through his commitment to learning, sharing knowledge, and fostering growth. With a strong foundation as a software developer, team lead, and technical consultant, he brings real-world experience to every role he takes on.
Jacob actively guides organizations through changes, such as adopting Team Topologies, and supports teams by mentoring developers, creating development teams, and leading workshops. His hands-on approach ensures that his ideas are practical and grounded in experience.
Driven by a passion for helping people and teams succeed, Jacob focuses on building strong, collaborative environments. He combines technical expertise with leadership to advocate for better ways of working and continuous improvement.