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)
- relationships are the most durable thing in our industry
- 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
- identify high-value work and stave off distractions
- 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