Team Topologies Advocate - TTA
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A Team Topologies Advocate (TTA) is a practitioner (an individual person) who brings together expertise in their field (such as software, DDD, security, HR, legal, etc.) and a strong awareness of Team Topologies (TT).
TTAs are active online and in-person, generating content and awareness relating to Team Topologies: authoring articles, giving talks, writing books (or book chapters), giving interviews, appearing on podcasts and livestreams, creating content, and generally spreading awareness of Team Topologies in an appealing and accurate way.
TTAs are typically either employees within an organization or independent consultants. TTAs identify closely with the Team Topologies brand and value proposition, providing them with an opportunity to raise their perceived value with their peers and within the organization that they work for.
Benefits for Team Topologies Advocate (TTA)
The benefits of being a TTA include:
Recognition: Worldwide recognition of your expertise and commitment to advocating for Team Topologies ideas and practices.
Branding: Increase your personal ‘brand’ value among your peers and wider community.
Permission to display the TTA logo on your website and LinkedIn page.
Access to the Team Topologies Partner Portal and success materials to help you explain and embed TT practices within your organization(s).
Access to the Team Topologies Advocates Community Slack workspace, a friendly group of Team Topologies enthusiasts that share knowledge, tips, insights, articles, etc.
Early access to new materials and content.
Exclusive discounts and rewards such as:
Discounts on training courses in the Team Topologies Academy.
Discounts on other products and services from Team Topologies.
Access to affiliate referral programs for Team Topologies services.
As a TTA, you have the option to be listed on the Team Topologies website as a TTA; this is the way that we verify TTA status.
Requirements for a Team Topologies Advocate - TTA
Team Topologies Advocates demonstrate a regular and consistent promotion of Team Topologies ideas and patterns online and in person through articles, talks, tools, discussions, diagrams, etc. Specifically, we expect a TTA to do the following every 12 months:
Provide a portfolio of public content and event appearances featuring Team Topologies ideas and patterns. The portfolio is a Google Doc that lists at least 4 and preferably 6 or more substantial articles, talks, tools, graphics, podcasts, livestreams, conference or meetup appearances, or other content that has been generated or published in the preceding 12 months.
Contribute positively to online discussions on social media, chatrooms, and other spaces, with a focus on gently correcting any misconceptions and/or pointing people to authoritative information on Team Topologies. We will ask for details of discussions.
Complete a short online written ‘sense-check’ survey (20-30 minutes).
Agree to the TTA Code of Conduct.
The aim of the 12-month assessment process is to maintain a high standard of professionalism and accuracy among the TTA community.
Current Team Topologies Advocates (TTA)
Apply to be assessed for TTA
Report harassment
We encourage TTAs to seek resolution of disagreements through open dialogue, active listening, and finding common ground while maintaining professionalism. If this route does not resolve the situation, please report the problem to TT.
All reported concerns are reviewed confidentially by the TTA Program team. Disciplinary actions, up to and including termination from the Program, are made on a case-by-case basis at TT's sole discretion.