2022 Reflections
To the next leads
Team Dynamic
Was alright at the start - most were motivated and did their tickets (some slower than others due to less experience)
However especially halfway through T2 onwards, the team became less active + got harder to motivate
A suggestion for next leads is to set clear expectations at the beginning for workload and meetings + try keep up energy levels more consistently for the whole group
Try have more in person bonding eg in person meetings + dinner afterwards every now and then
Recruitment
Think about what you want your team to look like i.e. chill, energetic, cracked af or more of a learning experience
If you want to provide a learning experience for team members it might be a bit more difficult to keep everyone motivated throughout the year, so have a good plan for onboarding and support
We noticed this year that progress for those less experienced was significantly slower than more experienced ones - also keep this in mind when recruiting.
Make sure they’re committed
Feel free to be picky xd
Suggestions for future
Brainstorm with your co lead at the beginning of the year on what goals you want to achieve for the project and the timeline for each one.
Start doing sprints early so team members can get into the habit of knowing when their tickets