Platform Strategy • Gregor Hohpe & James Lewis

GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.
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Gregor Hohpe - Author of "Platform Strategy", "The Software Architect Elevator", et al.
James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at Thoughtworks
RESOURCES
Gregor
https://twitter.com/ghohpe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghohpe
https://architectelevator.com

James
https://twitter.com/boicy
https://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microservices
https://github.com/boicy
https://www.bovon.org

DESCRIPTION
James Lewis and Gregor Hohpe discuss the concept of dimensionality in decision-making, particularly in the context of innovation versus standardization. Hohpe emphasizes the importance of understanding and removing constraints to unlock new opportunities, citing historical shifts in technology and platform thinking as key examples.
They explore how traditional one-dimensional views often limit progress and the challenges of adapting to new paradigms, especially in organizations. The discussion also touches on the role of architects in facilitating these shifts and the strategic focus needed for internal platforms to thrive in the face of evolving technologies.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy • https://amzn.to/4cxfYdb
Gregor Hohpe • The Software Architect Elevator • https://amzn.to/3F6d2ax
Gregor Hohpe • Cloud Strategy • https://amzn.to/3TOS3Nv
Gregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2 • https://amzn.to/3TNedQ3
Gregor Hohpe & Bobby Woolf • Enterprise Integration Patterns • https://amzn.to/3DqII9l
Gregor Hohpe • 37 Things One Architect Knows About IT Transformation • https://amzn.to/3z8uhnw

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. What’s the big deal with platforms? (00:01:47)

3. Challenges & complexities of building platforms (00:05:23)

4. Abstraction’s & innovation’s role in platform strategy (00:09:25)

5. The architect elevator metaphor & beyond (00:20:53)

6. Platform innovation & the flywheel effect (00:27:02)

7. Practical advice for CIOs (00:31:20)

8. Dimensionality & constraints (00:33:39)

9. What was left out & what’s next? (00:45:44)

10. Outro (00:50:12)