DA Team Dynamics & Collaboration Practices Flashcards
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In DA, what does 'swarming' refer to in a team collaboration context?
Answer: Multiple team members simultaneously focusing on one blocked or critical work item to resolve it quickly
Swarming is when multiple team members temporarily drop other work to collectively address a single blocked, critical, or high-priority item to restore flow.
According to Disciplined Agile, what is the primary benefit of co-located teams compared to distributed teams?
Answer: Co-located teams benefit from richer informal communication, faster feedback, and easier collaboration
DA acknowledges that co-located teams gain richer communication through spontaneous conversation, body language, and instant feedback that distributed teams must actively compensate for.
In DA, which practice helps distributed teams compensate for the lack of face-to-face communication?
Answer: Using video calls, virtual collaboration tools, and intentional overlap hours
DA recommends distributed teams use video conferencing, digital collaboration boards, and planned working hour overlaps to replicate as much of the richness of in-person communication as possible.
What does Disciplined Agile say about the ideal size of an agile delivery team?
Answer: Teams of 5–9 people are generally optimal, but context determines the right size
DA acknowledges that while 5–9 members is a common guideline for balanced communication and capacity, the right size depends on the team's context, domain complexity, and organizational structure.
According to Disciplined Agile, what is a 'T-shaped' team member and why does DA value this profile?
Answer: Someone who specializes deeply in one skill and has broad knowledge across other areas, enabling flexible collaboration
T-shaped professionals have deep expertise in one area (the vertical bar) and broad familiarity with adjacent disciplines (the horizontal bar), enabling greater team flexibility and collaboration.
In DA, what role does 'psychological safety' play in enabling team performance and continuous improvement?
Answer: It creates an environment where people feel safe to experiment, speak up, and learn from failures without fear
DA recognizes psychological safety as foundational for learning cultures — without it, teams hide failures, avoid experiments, and suppress the honest feedback needed for improvement.