Last Updated on: 5th August 2024, 06:43 pm
Team Topologies, the organisation behind the innovative approach that assists leaders in creating more humane work environments while achieving unparalleled flow of value in technology, has appointed Luke McManus as the Region Lead for APAC. Luke McManus, based in Melbourne, is an Agile coach with over two decades of experience in technology and delivery roles.
Led by Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais, authors of the highly acclaimed book Team Topologies (IT Revolution, 2019), the Team Topologies ecosystem of partners, practitioners, and the Learning Academy is revolutionising the approach to digital operating models for organisations worldwide. Since 2019, Team Topologies has established itself as the leader in its field, organising business and technology teams for fast flow and providing a practical, adaptive model for streamlined design and team interaction.
The rapid pace of innovation in recent years has heightened the pressure on leaders to create workplaces that can harness the value unlocked by technological advancements. The Team Topologies method of utilising “team-of-teams” organisational design has extended beyond the technology domain, offering solutions to the challenges posed by the adoption of AI, such as inefficient designs and lack of flow.
Significantly, the importance of platform engineering and the impact of the Team Topologies framework have been acknowledged in Gartner’s “Hype Cycle for Platform Engineering, 2024.” This recognition highlights the relevance of Team Topologies in helping organisations navigate the complexities of modern technology landscapes and underscores its role in driving efficient and innovative digital transformations.
This new role has been created to meet the growing interest of leaders and practitioners in adopting the Team Topologies approach. Increasingly, leaders are turning to the proven, research-based approach of Team Topologies to incorporate it into their transformational initiatives. The rising popularity of the approach has led to its application in various areas. Successful organisations leverage the approach to accelerate innovation; enhance flow within technology organisations; transition from project-to-product-driven organisations; adopt platform engineering; and scale cloud-native development and cloud adoption.
In his new role, Luke will serve as a brand ambassador for the company. He will act as a catalyst within the growing community of advocates, practitioners, and transformation leaders. Luke will also represent Team Topologies to solution, advanced, and training partners, coordinating events and joint engagements.
Luke has worked across diverse sectors including banking, insurance, higher education, and retail, primarily focusing on technology and delivery. He takes particular pride in his time at one of Australia’s leading banks, where he spent 18 years, beginning his career in the call centre and ending in a role assisting the bank with its agile transformation.
Recently, Luke has been coaching both leaders and teams, concentrating on operational design, new ways of working, and continuous technical excellence, working as a senior consultant and coach at CPrime – Elabor8, one of Australia’s leading management consultancies.
Now, Luke is excited to focus on his new role. He said: “Having read the Team Topologies book a few years ago, I was immediately drawn to this innovative approach. The way that Team Topologies empowers humane and effective work among teams truly resonated with me. After managing and working in many teams throughout my career, I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be happy and feel a sense of purpose at work.
“Recently, I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Matthew over Zoom, discussing ideas and concepts about Team Topologies and agile coaching. These discussions further strengthened my connection with this movement.
“When the opportunity arose to be part of Team Topologies, I simply could not say no. It is both a privilege and an honour to work alongside Matthew, Val, and the rest of the team. I can’t wait to share Team Topologies throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the rest of the APAC region.”
Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies and co-CEO of Team Topologies, is enthusiastic about welcoming Luke to the team. He said: “I couldn’t be more happy to welcome Luke McManus as the new APAC Region Lead for Team Topologies. Luke’s extensive experience in technology and delivery roles brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of agile principles to our team. I truly appreciate passionate people, and Luke is definitely one of them. His expertise in fostering high-performing teams aligns perfectly with our mission. I am confident that under Luke’s leadership, the APAC region will thrive and continue to grow.”
As Team Topologies continues to innovate and expand its influence, the future promises even greater advancements in enhancing workplace efficiency and driving business growth.
For more information about Team Topologies and their innovative solutions, visit www.teamtopologies.com.
