C. Agile Workspace

THIS APPENDIX PRESENTS some ideas for creating the sort of space that helps a small Agile team work together more effectively. It also lists some of the things you might find in such a workspace. However, we recognize that each Agile team has its own unique needs and constraints, so what we propose might not work as well in every case. Therefore, you should read this appendix simply with the aim of changing your environment so that it works for your team rather than against it.

Basic Office Layout

A team seldom has much choice about the basic floor plan of its workspace, particularly in regard to window and kitchen locations. However, this should not discourage you from seeking to rearrange your allocated office space to ...

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