How would you apply Conway's Law to design team structures?
This tests applying organizational theory to technical strategy. A great answer defines the law, explains the 'Inverse Conway Maneuver' by structuring teams around business capabilities, and avoids imposing an architecture without changing team structure…
This tests your strategic ability to apply organizational theory to influence technical outcomes. A strong answer defines Conway's Law, then explains the 'Inverse Conway Maneuver': structure teams around business capabilities to foster independent services. This requires clear ownership and defined communication boundaries between teams, mirroring desired service interfaces.
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