WHY ARE WORKSTREAMS?

Ever work in a big company?

BIG OR SMALL?

• Easier communication?
• Trust each other?
• Understand mutual needs?
• Less surprises?
• Care about each other?

WHAT IS BIG GOOD FOR?

• More resources
• Breadth of experience
• Others?

What to do about big?

HAVE IT ALL?

• Simulate smaller group
• Manageable planning
• Enough skills to do work
• Emotionally cohesive
• Easy to understand

WORKSTREAM CHALLENGES

• Capacity shortfalls
• Skill/experience gaps

C'MON!

PREFERRED ALTERNATIVES

• Bring stories to the team
• Grow the team skills
• Rebalance the team

QUESTIONS?