Matthew Skelton
@matthewskelton.com
CEO/CTO at Conflux │ Co-author of Team Topologies │ Fast Flow │ Human & AI Agency │ Empowered Excellence Across Organisations
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Keynotes — Matthew Skelton
with Matthew Skelton, co-author of ‘Team Topologies’ and originator of Adapt Together™
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📢 I'm now available for keynote talks worldwide
* How to use ‘Economies of Empowerment’ to get the benefits of both speed and scale
* the AI-savvy operating model
* Platform Engineering done well: innovation, efficiency, market advantage
Request a keynote: https://matthewskelton.com/keynotes
* How to use ‘Economies of Empowerment’ to get the benefits of both speed and scale
* the AI-savvy operating model
* Platform Engineering done well: innovation, efficiency, market advantage
Request a keynote: https://matthewskelton.com/keynotes
I have space for 1 or 2 board advisory positions from January 2026.
The most appealing organizations for me are those where economic viability and the mission amplify one another, nurturing a healthy economic and social ecosystem.
Note: UK companies only.
matthewskelton.com/advisory
The most appealing organizations for me are those where economic viability and the mission amplify one another, nurturing a healthy economic and social ecosystem.
Note: UK companies only.
matthewskelton.com/advisory
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I have space for 1 or 2 board advisory positions from January 2026.
The most appealing organizations for me are those where economic viability and the mission amplify one another, nurturing a healthy economic and social ecosystem.
Note: UK companies only.
matthewskelton.com/advisory
The most appealing organizations for me are those where economic viability and the mission amplify one another, nurturing a healthy economic and social ecosystem.
Note: UK companies only.
matthewskelton.com/advisory
Another reason why I am not travelling to the USA any time soon. Absolute madness from the administration.
#GVerse Um. WTF???
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Another reason why I am not travelling to the USA any time soon. Absolute madness from the administration.
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#GVerse Um. WTF???
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
#GVerse Um. WTF???
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
This is the stupidest and most dangerous administration in history.
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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What would we call a precise description of exactly what we want a computer to do?
Gosh, if only we had a name for that!
And what would we call people who write those precise descriptions?
Hmm. Feels like we need a new job title.
Gosh, if only we had a name for that!
And what would we call people who write those precise descriptions?
Hmm. Feels like we need a new job title.
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
What would we call a precise description of exactly what we want a computer to do?
Gosh, if only we had a name for that!
And what would we call people who write those precise descriptions?
Hmm. Feels like we need a new job title.
Gosh, if only we had a name for that!
And what would we call people who write those precise descriptions?
Hmm. Feels like we need a new job title.
🚨 Transforming Blue Lagoon: Growth doesn’t have to slow you down!
Trust, clear boundaries, and empowered teams helped them move faster, stay aligned, and keep culture strong.
Trust, clear boundaries, and empowered teams helped them move faster, stay aligned, and keep culture strong.
Transforming Blue Lagoon: A Journey Towards Sustainable Growth and Empowerment — Team Topologies - Organizing for fast flow of value
This case study is particularly relevant for change makers in organizations who aspire to co-create more adaptive, human-centered organizations. Blue Lagoon’s transformation demonstrates how trust, collaboration, and systemic thinking can unlock agility and sustainable growth, without compromising c
teamtopologies.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🚨 Transforming Blue Lagoon: Growth doesn’t have to slow you down!
Trust, clear boundaries, and empowered teams helped them move faster, stay aligned, and keep culture strong.
Trust, clear boundaries, and empowered teams helped them move faster, stay aligned, and keep culture strong.
Success deserves to be shared, don't you think?
We love to feature industry examples of organisations that have made the Team Topologies principles their own. We find it helps everyone learn from one another, not just from the book.
So, if you've got a success story to share, get in touch!
We love to feature industry examples of organisations that have made the Team Topologies principles their own. We find it helps everyone learn from one another, not just from the book.
So, if you've got a success story to share, get in touch!
Case Studies — Team Topologies - Organizing for fast flow of value
Examples of Team Topologies used in industry
teamtopologies.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Success deserves to be shared, don't you think?
We love to feature industry examples of organisations that have made the Team Topologies principles their own. We find it helps everyone learn from one another, not just from the book.
So, if you've got a success story to share, get in touch!
We love to feature industry examples of organisations that have made the Team Topologies principles their own. We find it helps everyone learn from one another, not just from the book.
So, if you've got a success story to share, get in touch!
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graze.leaflet.pub/3m4yjmbnyec2... it's nuts how much better we're going to be able to make things
knowledge, context, detail will *always* live at edges. An architecture that ignores this, and assumes a singular organization (or "agent" lmao) can "figure it out" is gonna get its ass kicked
knowledge, context, detail will *always* live at edges. An architecture that ignores this, and assumes a singular organization (or "agent" lmao) can "figure it out" is gonna get its ass kicked
About The Other Night... - Graze Newsletter
How Graze is defining the next era of a decentralized, open social attention economy.
graze.leaflet.pub
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
graze.leaflet.pub/3m4yjmbnyec2... it's nuts how much better we're going to be able to make things
knowledge, context, detail will *always* live at edges. An architecture that ignores this, and assumes a singular organization (or "agent" lmao) can "figure it out" is gonna get its ass kicked
knowledge, context, detail will *always* live at edges. An architecture that ignores this, and assumes a singular organization (or "agent" lmao) can "figure it out" is gonna get its ass kicked
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This is really impressive. They invented racism.
A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality
Should facial analysis help determine whom companies hire?
A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality
econ.st
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is really impressive. They invented racism.
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My 1974 HP calculator surpasses human intelligence in key tasks
November 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
My 1974 HP calculator surpasses human intelligence in key tasks
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I will translate from NPRese
Scientists are alarmed because the Trump admin has gutted the CDC and USDA at a time when this virus could jump to a threat to humans anyday now.
🩺🧪
Scientists are alarmed because the Trump admin has gutted the CDC and USDA at a time when this virus could jump to a threat to humans anyday now.
🩺🧪
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I will translate from NPRese
Scientists are alarmed because the Trump admin has gutted the CDC and USDA at a time when this virus could jump to a threat to humans anyday now.
🩺🧪
Scientists are alarmed because the Trump admin has gutted the CDC and USDA at a time when this virus could jump to a threat to humans anyday now.
🩺🧪
At the 'AI For The Rest Of Us' conference in London, I suggested that many organisations could benefit from pausing the planning process and shifting the focus to core principles instead.
Want to know why? Read my latest blog and find out.
Want to know why? Read my latest blog and find out.
Navigating AI transformation - insights for leaders — Matthew Skelton
By focusing on these core principles - clarity of purpose, empowering teams to steward outcomes, and leading transformation by changing ourselves and trusting others - AI becomes a powerful accelerant, not a disruption.
matthewskelton.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
At the 'AI For The Rest Of Us' conference in London, I suggested that many organisations could benefit from pausing the planning process and shifting the focus to core principles instead.
Want to know why? Read my latest blog and find out.
Want to know why? Read my latest blog and find out.
Moving to the Product Operating Model - some uncomfortable truths
My perspective: to move to a product operating model, you must first stop seeking a "silver bullet" and accept the foundational challenges that necessitate deep, structural change.
Read more: matthewskelton.com/blog/moving-...
My perspective: to move to a product operating model, you must first stop seeking a "silver bullet" and accept the foundational challenges that necessitate deep, structural change.
Read more: matthewskelton.com/blog/moving-...
Moving to the Product Operating Model - some uncomfortable truths — Matthew Skelton
“…the shift [to a product operating model] requires far more than just rebranding teams; it demands a rigorous, uncomfortable self-examination of your organization's purpose, value structure, and,…
matthewskelton.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Moving to the Product Operating Model - some uncomfortable truths
My perspective: to move to a product operating model, you must first stop seeking a "silver bullet" and accept the foundational challenges that necessitate deep, structural change.
Read more: matthewskelton.com/blog/moving-...
My perspective: to move to a product operating model, you must first stop seeking a "silver bullet" and accept the foundational challenges that necessitate deep, structural change.
Read more: matthewskelton.com/blog/moving-...
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v1 was great. Looking forward to the upgrade.
A lot has changed since the first edition of Team Topologies was published in 2019. So, we felt it was time the Team Topologies got a bit of a refresh.
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
v1 was great. Looking forward to the upgrade.
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my pleasure. yes @matthewskelton.com book is a great model for thinking about the nature of the (productive) team, according to the realities of the organisation.
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
my pleasure. yes @matthewskelton.com book is a great model for thinking about the nature of the (productive) team, according to the realities of the organisation.
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It's a great book
A lot has changed since the first edition of Team Topologies was published in 2019. So, we felt it was time the Team Topologies got a bit of a refresh.
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
It's a great book
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
A lot has changed since the first edition of Team Topologies was published in 2019. So, we felt it was time the Team Topologies got a bit of a refresh.
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A lot has changed since the first edition of Team Topologies was published in 2019. So, we felt it was time the Team Topologies got a bit of a refresh.
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
If you're ready for a new way of working, the second edition is here to help.
📗 Explore now → https://teamtopologies.com/book
Reposted by Matthew Skelton
It’s the fake thing: Coca-Cola tries another AI TV ad for Christmas
the best ad Pepsi never paid for
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0GU... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251104-its... - podcast
time: 5 min 01 sec
the best ad Pepsi never paid for
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0GU... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251104-its... - podcast
time: 5 min 01 sec
November 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It’s the fake thing: Coca-Cola tries another AI TV ad for Christmas
the best ad Pepsi never paid for
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0GU... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251104-its... - podcast
time: 5 min 01 sec
the best ad Pepsi never paid for
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0GU... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251104-its... - podcast
time: 5 min 01 sec
Reading about a concept is one thing. Many of us find that applying it to our organisations is another beast entirely.
That's why we created the Team Topologies self-assessment tool. Give it a try here: https://survey.teamtopologies.com/tt-assessment
That's why we created the Team Topologies self-assessment tool. Give it a try here: https://survey.teamtopologies.com/tt-assessment
November 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Reading about a concept is one thing. Many of us find that applying it to our organisations is another beast entirely.
That's why we created the Team Topologies self-assessment tool. Give it a try here: https://survey.teamtopologies.com/tt-assessment
That's why we created the Team Topologies self-assessment tool. Give it a try here: https://survey.teamtopologies.com/tt-assessment
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Truly Trump is, as the Sunday Times described him, a "feminist champion" and "making America normal again."
NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Truly Trump is, as the Sunday Times described him, a "feminist champion" and "making America normal again."
Sharing an oldie but a goldie from my blog today!
Discover how treating CI/CD as a key organisational capability can help your team achieve:
📌 Faster flow
📌 Fewer dependencies
📌 Lower cognitive load
Discover how treating CI/CD as a key organisational capability can help your team achieve:
📌 Faster flow
📌 Fewer dependencies
📌 Lower cognitive load
5 reasons why CI/CD is a vital enabler for fast flow of value — Matthew Skelton
CI/CD is not simply a tool set or minor detail for modern software delivery. On the contrary, CI/CD is a fundamental approach to software delivery that sets apart the leaders from the followers. By investing in good CI/CD tooling and practices, an organization can discover and sustain ways of workin
matthewskelton.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sharing an oldie but a goldie from my blog today!
Discover how treating CI/CD as a key organisational capability can help your team achieve:
📌 Faster flow
📌 Fewer dependencies
📌 Lower cognitive load
Discover how treating CI/CD as a key organisational capability can help your team achieve:
📌 Faster flow
📌 Fewer dependencies
📌 Lower cognitive load
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It’s his day.
November 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It’s his day.
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Six months on from the locals…
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Six months on from the locals…
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate
PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May
In Kent, its 14%
@matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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🧵 Halloween, as the world knows it, is an Irish invention from ancient Hiberno-Celtic roots. It’s correct name is Samhain & marks the end of the Harvest. It was culturally appropriated by the Christian Church as All Hallows’ Eve. It is a thousand or so years earlier [1] [pic: Macnas]
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🧵 Halloween, as the world knows it, is an Irish invention from ancient Hiberno-Celtic roots. It’s correct name is Samhain & marks the end of the Harvest. It was culturally appropriated by the Christian Church as All Hallows’ Eve. It is a thousand or so years earlier [1] [pic: Macnas]