Paired to be focused on an epic only.

Last post 03:42 pm August 15, 2017 by Lucas Smith

2 replies

01:25 am August 14, 2017

When our team grows bigger (up to 10), the tasks breakdown takes a lot of time. To improve the velocity hitting the target, we are trying out another approach that team members are paired to be focused on an epic. For example, A+B are paired to work on epic 1, C+D are on epic 2. Then the task breakdown is within the pair only. It seems more efficient and faster. But there are some concerns that this is more like a short-term stimulant. Any guys here adopted similar approach before. I would love to know the long term impact.

Ian Mitchell

02:00 pm August 15, 2017

What is the impact of this practice likely to be on joint team focus, and on the team's sense of commitment?

Lucas Smith

03:42 pm August 15, 2017

What would the team suggest to handle the increased planning time and to remain effective at producing value?

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