An introduction to the Spotify matrix model including recent updates we've made as we have continued to grow. I presented this talk at the Spark the Change Conference in London, UK on July 1, 2015.
4. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Minimize decision-making bottlenecks
5. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Minimize decision-making bottlenecks
Reduce synchronization bottlenecks
6. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Minimize decision-making bottlenecks
Reduce synchronization bottlenecks
Reduce process to a minimum
7. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Minimize decision-making bottlenecks
Reduce synchronization bottlenecks
Reduce process to a minimum
Address short-term challenges
9. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Happiness
Increase sense of ownership
10. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Happiness
Increase sense of ownership
Individual stability while fostering dynamic
organization
11. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Happiness
Increase sense of ownership
Individual stability while fostering dynamic
organization
Encourage personal and professional growth
12. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Happiness
Scale
13. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Happiness
Scale
Support organizational growth while maintaining
culture
14. Why was this model created?
Velocity
Happiness
Scale
Adaptability
16. Full-Stack Autonomous Teams (Squads)
PO
UX
iOS
Android
K&M
QA
Backend
Agile Coach
Autonomous
adjective
au·ton·o·mous - ȯ-ˈtä-nə-məs
(of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.
"the federation included sixteen autonomous republics"
having the freedom to act independently.
"school governors are legally autonomous"
synonyms: self-governing, independent, sovereign, free, self-ruling, self-determining, autarchic; self-sufficient
"an autonomous republic"