Description

We ensure that our squad is maintaining a healthy level of communication and collaboration, so that priorities and deliverables are as clear as possible.

Key Result(s) / Outcomes

• All members of a squad are aware and aligned on objectives and priorities. If asked individually - each squad member’s update on squad progress aligns with that of their teammates.
• Squad functions with a high level of collaboration around quarterly objectives, checkpoint goals and/or iteration goals.

Things you might deliver/do

• Coordinate a squad’s shaping and ongoing reviews of objectives and goals. Facilitate discussion and agreements regarding priority. This may include:
  • Collaborate with squad to shape objectives and associated timelines/deliverables.
  • Facilitate squad definition and planning of checkpoint goals. Support ongoing collaborative discussions with the squad to confirm commitments are being met throughout the checkpoint.
  • Confirm iteration and/or checkpoint goals and verify progress towards commitments.
• Identify and clarify impacts to squad resources and priorities by:
  • Organizing discussions and facilitating squad agreements regarding clear prioritization of stories
  • Maintaining an understanding of resource needs and collaborating with the squad to agree on the best allocations of resources/skills. (Bug prioritization/impact, customer and internal support needs, etc)
  • On behalf of the squad, escalating any concerns regarding priorities and resources to P&E managers as soon as identified.
• Ensure all required squad meetings are taking place and coordinate team participation. The Squad Manager is not expected to run all meetings, but should make sure they happen and any participation and coordination of content is agreed on within the team. In addition to Standup and Huddle meetings, examples may include:
  • Retrospective (Ensure the discussion happens and identify who will run the retro. It is not required for the Squad Manager to run this meeting)
  • Team Share (Get agreement from squad re: Who is presenting? What is being covered?)
• Communicate updates to squad members via channels such as Weekly Delivery Digest