Team members clash over agile methodologies in product engineering. Which approach will lead to success?
When agile methodologies clash within product engineering teams, success hinges on finding a balance. To ease tensions and foster collaboration:
- Encourage open dialogue to understand different perspectives on agile practices.
- Align on common goals to ensure all team members are working towards the same outcomes.
- Consider a hybrid approach that incorporates the most effective elements from each methodology.
How have you resolved methodology conflicts in your teams?
Team members clash over agile methodologies in product engineering. Which approach will lead to success?
When agile methodologies clash within product engineering teams, success hinges on finding a balance. To ease tensions and foster collaboration:
- Encourage open dialogue to understand different perspectives on agile practices.
- Align on common goals to ensure all team members are working towards the same outcomes.
- Consider a hybrid approach that incorporates the most effective elements from each methodology.
How have you resolved methodology conflicts in your teams?
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Conflitos sobre metodologias ágeis em uma equipe de engenharia de produtos são comuns, especialmente porque existem várias abordagens dentro do ágil. A chave para resolver esses conflitos e alcançar o sucesso é identificar uma abordagem que melhor se adapte à equipe, ao projeto e às necessidades dos stakeholders. Algumas sugestões: Avaliar o Projeto e os Objetivos da Equipe: Antes de escolher uma metodologia, é importante entender os requisitos do projeto e as metas da equipe. Facilitar uma Discussão Aberta: Crie um espaço para que todos na equipe expressem suas opiniões sobre as diferentes metodologias. Enfim, optar por uma abordagem colaborativa e adaptável é mais provável, levar ao sucesso do que forçar uma metodologia específica.
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At times a proper combination of two methodologies can solve the conflicts. Clash doesn’t always happen within the product team, sometimes it happens with clients too! Especially while dealing with clients from industry verticals which require processed approach along with innovation!! In such cases we need to think strategically and align teams to follow a hybrid methodology to address the different opinions and for a smooth execution.
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Team members resist when certain processes are imposed on them, especially if those processes feel unfamiliar or outside their comfort zone. Facing such changes all at once can feel overwhelming for the team, as they may struggle to adapt to new ways of working. To overcome the conflict: 1. Create a culture of collaboration and Open communication to know the reasons of conflict. 2. Clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the team. 3. Be flexible and willing to adapt Agile practices to your team’s specific context. 4. Align on the core values and principles of Agile rather than specific practices. By embracing collaboration and iterative nature of Agile, you can resolve internal conflicts and build a high-performing team.
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It's important to make sure that these discussions are being carried out openly without any prejudice. Focus on the matter and most importantly, avoid personal attacks. Often disagreements are caused by bias towards the person(s) , not towards the subject or matter. If this could be avoided, discussions could be carried out more effectively with an open mind that often leads to successful agreements.
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Eu concordo com o que disse o Carlos Streb e acrescento que, como melhores práticas, metodologias não devem ser adotadas nas empresas como “liturgias” e sim como “crença”, algo em que se acredita, derivando daí a ética, ou seja, cumprir a regra porque se acredita, e não porque esteja escrita. Apenas comparando, se for o contrário, vc acaba como uma equipe de “padres” que rezam a missa, mas não acreditam em Deus. Os resultados não serão bons. É por isso que eu sou contra avaliar profissionais somente na perspectiva do “General Norte Coreano”, medalhas (certificações) até nas calças, mas que nunca “lutou” na vida profissional real, onde as coisas acontecem não somente” by the book”.
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