“Architecture for Flow connects strategic thinking with software design. The integration of Wardley Mapping and Domain-Driven Design is particularly valuable, showing how business strategy can directly inform architectural decisions. Essential reading for those ready to think beyond code.”
–Kent Beck, Rent-a-Kent.ai and creator of Extreme Programming

“One of the most important lessons from the eras of Cloud and Generative AI is that effective, adaptive organizations are designed. The book Architecture for Flow superbly articulates these key design principles that enable organizations to scale whilst remaining nimble and responsive to technology changes: highly recommended.”
–Matthew Skelton, CEO/CTO, Conflux, and coauthor of Team Topologies

“Susanne brilliantly synthesizes Domain-Driven Design, Team Topologies, and Wardley Maps into a unified approach that truly works in practice. Her exceptionally clear writing and approachable practical examples navigate strategy, architecture, and team organization in a way that technical leaders and practitioners can immediately apply to their context.”
–Aslam Khan, CEO, High Speed Training Limited

“Susanne brilliantly combines Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies to show how meaningful software can be delivered quickly. It empowers software architects to help design the solutions correctly. It empowers engineering leaders to help shape the team correctly to deliver value for the business. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about modern software architecture.”
–Indu Alagarsamy, principal engineer, domainanalysis.io

“Susanne Kaiser’s book offers a powerful, practical framework that combines Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping, and Team Topologies to build adaptive, resilient systems. A must-read for architects, tech leads, and anyone looking to navigate complexity and design systems that thrive in an ever-changing world.”
–Dr. Carola Lilienthal, managing director, WPS

“Susanne Kaiser writes with the precision of an architect and the care of a guide. This book is a powerful call to stop treating business, tech, and teams as separate problems. A must-read for anyone trying to evolve legacy software, a growing org, or their own thinking about complex systems.”
–Xin Yao, independent DDD consultant and sociotechnical architect

“Susanne’s book finally provides a blueprint for combining three approaches (DDD, Team Topologies, and Wardley Mapping) that forward-thinking organizations have been leveraging for real Business-IT alignment (and in the process achieving highly motivated workforces as well). She has made them accessible and connected for everyone. The secret to fast flow of value to customers, with adaptive organizations supporting the business strategy in ever evolving landscapes is now at everyone’s fingertips!”
–Manuel Pais, coauthor of Team Topologies

Susanne Kaiser has more than 20 years of experience in software engineering and software architecture. Her journey began in 2002 and includes working as a startup CTO, where she gained valuable insights into technical, organizational, and strategic challenges. She is an independent tech consultant, supporting organizations in designing, building, and evolving adaptive, socio-technical systems optimized for a fast flow of change. With a deep passion for tackling complex systems, Susanne specializes in connecting the dots between Wardley Mapping, Domain-Driven Design, and Team Topologies. She regularly presents at international tech conferences on this topic.