Joris Swinnen

Joris Swinnen is a Team Topologies Advocate and a seasoned professional in enterprise agility, coaching, and organizational design. He is associated with The Flow Hive, a collective of independent Team Topologies enthusiasts, where he focuses on enhancing team effectiveness and fostering innovation through Lean-Agile principles.

Professional Background

Swinnen has over a decade of experience as a management consultant, working with various blue-chip organizations. His expertise encompasses a range of methodologies including Event Storming, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and both scaled and non-scaled Scrum practices. He is known for his hands-on approach, emphasizing experiential learning and coaching to support organizations in adapting to changing business needs.

Advocacy and Community Engagement

As a Team Topologies Advocate, Joris actively organizes masterclasses and community events, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and best practices in organizational agility. He has hosted over 20 events in the past three years, focusing on practical applications of Team Topologies concepts in various organizational contexts. His blog on Substack addresses topics such as agility in HR and change management, often referencing the foundational patterns of Team Topologies.

Key Skills and Philosophy

Joris is recognized for his framework-agnostic approach, combining elements of Lean, Agile, and DevOps to drive effective change management. His work is characterized by a commitment to simplicity and the principles of Lean-Agile-DevOps, aiming to create environments that promote continuous improvement and adaptability within organizations.123