Troubleshooting Agile Driftwood vs Planks - Agile Team Roles and Skills
Feb 17, 2021
Dive into the fascinating world of agile teams as innovative theories unfold! Discover the 'driftwood theory' of hiring, which champions flexibility and diverse strengths over traditional roles. Listen in on discussions about the importance of adaptability in team dynamics, emphasizing creative problem-solving. Explore how embracing ambiguity can elevate collaboration, and learn how valuing individual contributions transforms team effectiveness. Get ready to rethink agile roles and processes!
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Focus on Responsibilities Over Roles
- Focus on responsibilities rather than rigid predefined roles when building agile teams.
- Organize around the skills needed and then figure out how to distribute them among team members.
Driftwood Theory of Hiring
- Douglas Squirrel uses the "driftwood theory" to describe hiring flexible people instead of matching strict roles.
- He carves unique team members to fit team needs rather than finding perfect predefined role matches.
Hiring Beyond Language Skills
- Squirrel hired a skilled C programmer who didn't know the team's Python language.
- Through learning and pairing, the new hire became effective despite the initial gap.