Epilogue
I stayed with that organization for another few months and then was fired. (It was the best career move of my life.) That team stayed together for another two years. Big Cheese separated them when it became clear they worked well as a unit and were influencing other teams.
I've maintained ties with some of them. Several still work together. A couple have moved on to management positions, where they're working on re-creating that great team experience. I'm thrilled I had a chance to work with a beautiful team.
And the product? It won a Japanese award for quality. Big Cheese accepted the award, and said, "The team was inspiring in their dedication to quality."
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