I’ve been checking out a number of teams and what their workloads look like. I’ve of course worked on more than few with completely disparate practices and policies. Some where really good at making great progress and others were absolutely horrendous. I’d argue one team actually went backwards in progress more than a few times. Suffice it to say, I’ve seen a whole lot of the bad and a fair amount of amazing teams. I’ve been fortunate in doing so as it really helps to have a solid perspective in both arenas.

To summarize, it’s nice to know when the ship is sinking and when the ship is sailing full steam toward the destination! Continue reading “Leadership of a Team: Progress and Backlogs” →