Building Agile Teams Flashcards
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What is 'T-shaped' skill development in Agile teams?
Answer: Team members have deep expertise in one area and broad knowledge across others
T-shaped skills mean individuals have deep expertise in one domain and enough breadth to collaborate across disciplines.
How should Agile leaders handle team member underperformance?
Answer: Coach the individual, understand root causes, and provide support
Agile leaders coach underperforming team members by understanding causes and providing targeted support.
What does 'team velocity' measure in Agile?
Answer: The amount of work a team completes per sprint
Team velocity measures the average amount of work completed per sprint, used for planning and forecasting.
Why should Agile leaders avoid comparing velocity between different teams?
Answer: Each team's velocity is relative to their own context and story point estimates
Velocity is team-specific because story point estimates vary by team; comparing across teams is misleading and demoralizing.
Which practice best supports continuous team improvement in Agile?
Answer: Regular retrospectives
Regular retrospectives allow teams to inspect their processes and behaviors and make incremental improvements.
What is the main benefit of co-locating Agile team members?
Answer: Improved communication, faster decision-making, and stronger team cohesion
Co-location improves communication and collaboration, enabling faster decisions and stronger team relationships.
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