12·2 years ago- Teams should be self sufficient. Team A shouldn’t depend on Team B. Coordinating across teams takes up so much time.
- Teams should be flexible and change organically. If you suddenly need the expertise of another person, they should be able to join your team without filing a bunch of paperwork. If you’re no longer needed on your team but another team could use you, same deal.
- Product doesn’t get to solution. I know, everybody should get to have an idea and voice it. But devs have to actually build and deal with the thing. Product can make requirements but don’t get to say “you have to use bigquery” or something.