How do Small Teams have a Big Impact in Large Companies

16-08-2022

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  • they value relationships
    • relationships are the most durable thing in our industry
      • survive all forms of org disruptions
    • need to be formed early and nurtured
    • no team is an island, need to work with a network of teams
      • don't be stuck when something is needed from somewhere else but there is no relationship in place (no one is aligned with needs when the time comes)
  • they ruthlessly prioritise
    • identify high-value work and stave off distractions
      • make smart decisions about where to focus, and maintain that focus
    • be realistic when making trade-off decisions
    • continuous prioritization throughout the development lifecycle
  • they work as an integrated team
    • the best thinking comes from diverse teams, integrate diverse roles into the development process
    • embed and rotate
    • fast feedback and diverse thinking
  • they build quality in
    • continuously deliver elements of a quality strategy throughout the delivery process
  • they put people first
    • creating an environment with trust, transparency and alignment
    • work as a team, not as a family
    • align on a set of shared values, create a culture where we feel good about holding each other accountable
  • they show their value
    • to have impact, you must know what value you are creating and how you can show this to other
    • small teams are building things that integrate into other systems as part of a larger whole
      • take the time to understand your adjacencies and how they work