March 2, 2010 6:30 PM - 57 attended
Agile Team Dynamics
Agile teams contain people with different skills, roles and ideas. This diversity enables the team to respond to a wide variety of problems that need solving. The diversity can also create breakdowns in communication and interactions.
In this session we'll explore a Four-Player model that frames communications and interactions. We'll observe the model in action, discuss what happens when communication and interaction works well, and consider what to do when they don't.
--
Don Gray started n-th Order Systems in 1984 providing professional services to the process control industries. From coding he moved to systems integration and then working with development teams and doing technical training. He currently works with software development teams as they embrace new development methods.
In addition to presenting at local agile meetings, Don is helping organize the March 19 - 21, 2010 Agile Coach Camp in Durham. Together with Esther Derby, Johanna Rothman and Steve Smith he hosts the AYE Conference: Exploring Human Systems in Action.
-
-
David Seibert
One follow-up thought - the 4-player model and the team dynamics exercise would apply to any team, not just an agile one. What's specific to agile? Here are a few thoughts of mine.
1) Agile neturally provides for very good bystander feedback, both on the whole product and on individual parts. In other methodologies, the bystander role is often weak or missing.
2) Short iterations are great for frequent role-switching.
3) Agile encourages opposition (also often weak).What do you think?
Posted March 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM
-
-
John NormanGreat reminder that a good team dynamic cannot be replaced by a cool methodology or tools. Thank you to all those who made this such a rich experience especially to my partners on the educational balloon endeavor. I have already started applying the lessons learned. We are planning out our family summer. I have created a team org chart for our family that shows the tendency of each family member : whether they are a mover, follower, opposser or bystanders. Should I share with them or will it influence their behaviour? Okay just kidding on the org chart.
-
Ken KutnerThe Kantor 4-Layer Model is valid to a highly productive and fully functional Agile team. A great learning experience with hands-on teamwork and Don's expertise. A good look at the role of the ScrumMaster on the Agile team.
-
Mark GearhartInteresting to see many older people, and no youngsters. So, the kids are interested in building a widget, and the oldsters are interested in building a team. I think you've to a pretty good audience.
-
-
Mark MerrillExcellent articulation and insight into the inner workings and interactions of teams. This should help us all build stronger teams.
-
Amr ElssamadisyRoom was too small for the number of people. Some food would have been great :) The presentation was well done and I left with food for thought. Amr
-
-
-
Nelson NaussAssistant OrganizerGreat presentation, had everyone participating,
and a large number of people stayed after the presentation to continue discussing the subject. Had a great time!
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other nearbyMeetups
The Meetup Groups shown here are topically similar to Agile RTP (ARTp).
Groups are more likely to be displayed here if they:
- have a Meetup scheduled
- have a high rating
- have a group photo
- are "public" and not "private"
- have shown they are likely to stick around (older than 30 days)
-
36 Pro-bies
-
186 hackers
-
-
245 IT Professionals
-
-
near Raleigh
A great learning experience in team dynamics while being engaging and fun. The Kantor 4-player model, demonstrated by the team product development exercise has provided me with a new perspective. Which will help me adapt to each teams perspective and needs.