Are Smaller Teams Better?
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Are Smaller Teams Better?

The question of the “right” team size is more nuanced than often assumed. In this post I discuss some aspects that are often neglected.

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Divide-Conquer-Integrate?
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Divide-Conquer-Integrate?

In this post I discuss a common pattern for building new functionality that requires multiple product teams to collaborate: the divide-conquer-integrate pattern.

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Cross-functional Teams
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Cross-functional Teams

This post explores the topic of cross-functionality and links it to the dimensions of team size and team stability - featuring the A-Team.

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Team Stability Is Not Binary
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Team Stability Is Not Binary

Team stability is often seen as a binary property. In this post I discuss the benefits of viewing it as a sliding scale and place it in the Triangle of Teaming.

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Ineffective Leadership Teams
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Ineffective Leadership Teams

This post outlines three common issues many leadership teams are suffering from: Team size, unclear purpose, and people being members of too many different teams.

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Defaults and Standards
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Defaults and Standards

Defaults can be a great alternative to standards if we want to support teams coming up with their own ways of working without reinventing the wheel. Defaults suggest starting points without demanding compliance.

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First Team and Divided Loyalties
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First Team and Divided Loyalties

Being member of many different “team” often leads to a variety of problems - from poor quality to frustration and stress. The concept of the First Team can help trigger important discussions about expectations and commitment levels.

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