231: Self-Managed Teams The Future of Software Development

Build self-managed agile teams to improve performance

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Unrelated: Empower Developers for Agile Success

The Scrum framework is widely used as an agile methodology for businesses. However, despite the large number of certified professionals worldwide, achieving true agility still requires assistance. Unfortunately, developers are not involved in any aspect of the discovery process.

Effective communication ensures a faster team; all members should be well-informed. However, specialization can hinder communication, especially when groups have many roles and titles. It is better to start a task after completing it at the end of a Sprint to save valuable resources, effort, and time with no outcome. A team relying on heroic actions to meet deadlines must be fixed, as it leads to burnout and prevents continuous improvement. It is crucial to avoid moving from one crisis to another and focus instead on logical, ongoing progress. Other team members can suggest changes, which the leader can accept or reject based on their quality and usefulness. The programmers should have the final say in deciding which features to build.

Off Topic: Focusing on Value, Growth, and Sustainable Teams

A company that doesn't generate revenue can't be considered a business; it would be more like a hobby. It's not enough to complete 100 PRs if they don't contribute to the business's success. Each team should be responsible for their process, with the primary goal of providing value to the customer rather than just writing code. If any part of the process causes unnecessary delays, it should be addressed. Technology should be used to support the growth and success of the business. It's essential to allow local methods and tools to thrive instead of imposing uniformity. It's more valuable to prioritize workflow coordination and improvement than to seek a one-size-fits-all solution. All teams should be free to do their work and improve their processes.

Current Work: Self-Managed Teams The Future of Software Development

Maintaining integrity in work is crucial. Collaborating with others can compromise the main idea behind a design by dividing it among many parties. One consistent "piece" or "faith" must be the product of one mind to avoid having unrelated pieces strung together. Allowing clients to give implementation guidance can be troublesome to the process. Customers can order different dishes but should refrain from dictating how the food is cooked or presented. The chef's domain is to produce the most delicious and beautiful presentation; the customer must accept or reject the whole product.

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