Be Prepared

Patrick is on the phone when you arrive for your daily catch-up. He signals for you to wait.

While you wait, you review your tasks for today.

It begins with a team review of the delivery options from yesterday, followed by Cassandra’s weekly hour with the team, where she can review and prioritize the options herself. The rest of the day will involve refining the effort estimates for each option and finalizing the Dream Team’s proposed release plan.

You’ve come a long way since Monday morning. You now have a much clearer understanding of the situation thanks to the team’s help, as well as Cassandra’s. Also, insights from members of the other agile teams have helped you better understand the wider company culture.

Patrick waves ...

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