Conclusion
A project manager has several models from which to choose when organizing a software development team during the upstream portion of a project. Additionally, it is clear that successful software teams are more than just the sum of their team members performing their assigned duties; team members also play important roles that allow the team to function as a dynamic unit. In addition, team members (in small teams) will gravitate toward the roles that best fit their personalities.
Several guidebooks and publications can aid managers in forming a strong software development team. Margerison and McCann recommend a questionnaire for determining who on a team is best suited for a particular role (1990). Their Team Management Index poses ...
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