{"id":16181,"date":"2023-10-17T10:17:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/?p=16181"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:25:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T10:25:01","slug":"agile-development-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Agile Software Development Team: What it is and How to Build One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In software development, hiring an Agile team is all the rage nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And guess what? Statistics actually show that businesses that add Agile to their operational approaches have a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/agile-statistics\/\">success rate of 64%<\/a>, compared to just 49% for those following other strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly makes it different from traditional development teams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into this topic and touch on the benefits and steps in building your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/managed-it-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strong Agile team<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d6262a84a75\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d6262a84a75\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#What_is_an_Agile_Team\" title=\"What is an Agile Team?\">What is an Agile Team?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Characteristics_of_an_Agile_Team_Structure\" title=\"Characteristics of an Agile Team Structure\">Characteristics of an Agile Team Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Cross-functional\" title=\"Cross-functional\">Cross-functional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Collaborative\" title=\"Collaborative\">Collaborative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#No_hierarchy_involved\" title=\"No hierarchy involved\">No hierarchy involved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Self-organized\" title=\"Self-organized\">Self-organized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#The_5_Agile_Frameworks_You_Should_Know_About\" title=\"The 5 Agile Frameworks You Should Know About\">The 5 Agile Frameworks You Should Know About<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#1_Scrum\" title=\"1. Scrum\">1. Scrum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#2_Kanban\" title=\"2. Kanban\">2. Kanban<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#3_Crystal\" title=\"3. Crystal\">3. Crystal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#4_Extreme_Programming_Framework_XP\" title=\"4. Extreme Programming Framework (XP)\">4. Extreme Programming Framework (XP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#5_Dynamic_Systems_Development_Method_DSDM\" title=\"5. Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)\">5. Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Key_Team_Members_in_Agile\" title=\"Key Team Members in Agile\">Key Team Members in Agile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Product_Owner\" title=\"Product Owner\">Product Owner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Scrum_Master\" title=\"Scrum Master\">Scrum Master<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Development_Team\" title=\"Development Team\">Development Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Team_Member\" title=\"Team Member\">Team Member<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Stakeholders\" title=\"Stakeholders\">Stakeholders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Benefits_of_Agile_Teams_Today\" title=\"Benefits of Agile Teams Today\">Benefits of Agile Teams Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#1_Increased_customer_engagement_and_satisfaction\" title=\"1. Increased customer engagement and satisfaction\">1. Increased customer engagement and satisfaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#2_High-quality_products\" title=\"2. High-quality products&nbsp;\">2. High-quality products&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#3_Adaptable_and_scalable\" title=\"3. Adaptable and scalable\">3. Adaptable and scalable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#4_Predictability_and_risk_management\" title=\"4. Predictability&nbsp;and risk management\">4. Predictability&nbsp;and risk management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#5_Effective_communication\" title=\"5. Effective communication\">5. Effective communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#6_Steps_to_Form_the_Perfect_Agile_Team\" title=\"6 Steps to Form the Perfect Agile Team\">6 Steps to Form the Perfect Agile Team<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#1_Assess_your_business_capabilities\" title=\"1. Assess your business capabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">1. Assess your business capabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#2_Pick_your_Agile_model\" title=\"2. Pick your Agile model\">2. Pick your Agile model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#3_Define_the_team_roles\" title=\"3. Define the team roles\">3. Define the team roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#4_Align_the_team_with_existing_technology_architecture\" title=\"4. Align the team with existing technology architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;\">4. Align the team with existing technology architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#5_Use_Agile_software\" title=\"5. Use Agile software\">5. Use Agile software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#6_Establish_communication_channels_and_feedback_culture\" title=\"6. Establish communication channels and feedback culture\">6. Establish communication channels and feedback culture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/agile-development-team\/#Hire_an_Agile_Development_Team_from_StarTechUP\" title=\"Hire an Agile Development Team from StarTechUP!\">Hire an Agile Development Team from StarTechUP!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-agile-team\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Agile_Team\"><\/span>What is an Agile Team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the word &#8216;agile&#8217; implies, Agile teams employ agile principles to get projects done quicker while enhancing the quality of their deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an Agile team, members have a diverse range of multipurpose skills and are wholeheartedly committed to completing the Agile project across all development, testing, and delivery stages. These remarkable teams embrace the Agile methodology, which is a project management practice that dismantles grand objectives into smaller phases. With this, the team fosters a culture of continuous iteration, progress, and relentless improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical Agile team size consists of 5\u201310 individuals who have been meticulously chosen based on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/hiring-developers-for-startup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extensive expertise in specific business areas<\/a>. It is important to select team members with diverse skills and knowledge to enable effective collaboration and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Agile teams may vary in size and composition, they all hold a similar mindset of adaptability, transparency, and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Startechup-Dedicated-Team-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Startechup Dedicated Team\" class=\"wp-image-16183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Startechup-Dedicated-Team-5.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Startechup-Dedicated-Team-5-300x100.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Startechup-Dedicated-Team-5-768x256.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Startechup-Dedicated-Team-5-18x6.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_an_Agile_Team_Structure\"><\/span>Characteristics of an Agile Team Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agile structure has characteristics that make it different from your traditional teams. These characteristics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-functional\"><\/span><strong>Cross-functional<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An Agile team structure is cross-functional, meaning that each team member has their own specific skill set, but they all work together towards a common goal: delivering the goods on time to make the customer happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross-functional Agile team structures are often compared to T-shaped ones, and they are similar. However, team members are more likely to have skills outside of traditional disciplines. It&#8217;s this wide-ranging skillset that allows them to contribute to different projects, which in turn boosts an Agile team&#8217;s velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborative\"><\/span><strong>Collaborative<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Agile, there&#8217;s a lot of team collaboration and open communication happening. You&#8217;ll even find team members participating in cross-training, where they work alongside their colleagues to learn from each other and develop new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But agile project management is not just about individual achievements. Successes and failures are shared equally, and solutions are proposed or celebrated together. By working as a cohesive unit, the team boosts overall performance and achieves assigned goals more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_hierarchy_involved\"><\/span>No hierarchy involved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important aspect of an Agile team structure is that it&#8217;s non-hierarchical. In other words, it doesn&#8217;t have a strict chain of command. Instead, Agile teams prefer a flat structure where individuals have the freedom to work independently and organize themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each team member has a specific role and responsibility, but there aren&#8217;t unnecessary layers of management getting in the way. This allows people to effectively self-manage. This approach works particularly well in small groups. For instance, a Scrum team, a popular Agile framework, typically consists of three to nine members. So, it makes sense for everyone on the team to be on the same level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-organized\"><\/span>Self-organized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agile teams perform at their best when they fully grasp the value they bring to the organization. Right from the beginning, agile project managers lay out clear goals and outcomes, illustrating how the tasks at hand contribute to the final product or service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this, the focus is on continuously increasing the value of each product update rather than simply improving it. It&#8217;s less about individual tasks and more about the value created by each team member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scrum-software-development-projects-quote-1.jpg\" alt=\"scrum software development projects quote\" class=\"wp-image-16185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scrum-software-development-projects-quote-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scrum-software-development-projects-quote-1-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scrum-software-development-projects-quote-1-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/scrum-software-development-projects-quote-1-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_Agile_Frameworks_You_Should_Know_About\"><\/span>The 5 Agile Frameworks You Should Know About<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different Agile frameworks exist, each with its own merits. Many leaders blend elements from different frameworks to customize an approach that suits their team, industry, or organization. This improves performance and helps achieve objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an overview of popular approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Scrum\"><\/span>1. Scrum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrum is a popular Agile framework for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/custom-software-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software development projects<\/a>. It enables team members to self-organize and approach tasks iteratively. Through structured meetings and tools, Scrum participants collaborate toward a common goal, provide feedback, and move forward incrementally in the development cycle. Scrum methodology is ideal for dynamic environments that require adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kanban\"><\/span>2. Kanban<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanban is a lean workflow management approach for teams aiming to streamline work in progress and handle incoming requests efficiently. With Kanban, team members can visualize cross-team dependencies and move items forward based on their needs. The project owner takes charge of managing the workload, adding tasks to the queue, and allowing team members to pick items for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/7-key-benefits-of-full-stack-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">development<\/a> or review. It&#8217;s a collaborative approach that keeps everyone on the same page!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Crystal\"><\/span>3. Crystal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Crystal Agile framework prioritizes communication and interaction, empowering every team member to voice roadblocks and efficiencies to self-direct their workflow. Teams follow collaboration guidelines and share information, avoiding restrictive documentation and reporting. Crystal suits teams with a good rapport, preventing scope creep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Extreme_Programming_Framework_XP\"><\/span>4. Extreme Programming Framework (XP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/software-development-technologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software development<\/a>, extreme programming takes Agile project management to the next level by focusing on engineering best practices. While collaboration is still important, the team members follow a set of 12 processes that support iterative, endless sprints to make progress continuously. This includes things like regular releases, seamless integration, and taking ownership of the code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dynamic_Systems_Development_Method_DSDM\"><\/span>5. Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If companies are after faster releases, DSDM could be a good fit. It&#8217;s all about creating strategies that prioritize quick releases with multiple iterations. There&#8217;s an understanding that revisions and reworks may happen along the way or even after. Agile team members still follow processes and procedures, but they work at a faster pace compared to their pure Scrum counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"teams agile discussing best practices\" class=\"wp-image-16186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teams-agile-discussing-best-practices.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Team_Members_in_Agile\"><\/span>Key Team Members in Agile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In an Agile team structure, everyone has a purpose. While the team roles may vary slightly depending on the framework and team size, here are some common key team members you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Product_Owner\"><\/span><strong>Product Owner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The product owner plays a key role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/5-steps-of-software-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">development process<\/a> and is responsible for effectively communicating the product requirements of stakeholders to the team. They act as the bridge between the business and technical teams, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. Additionally, the product owner has the authority to make changes to the project scope based on evolving needs and priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scrum_Master\"><\/span><strong>Scrum Master<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scrum master plays a crucial role in ensuring the team&#8217;s success in achieving its targets. Moreover, it is the scrum master&#8217;s responsibility to foster a collaborative work environment that encourages smooth and friendly communication among team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_Team\"><\/span><strong>Development Team<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The development team consists of specialized professionals who are assigned to various project activities. 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By tailoring deliverables to customer needs, Agile teams improve user experience and boost customer retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Agile-is-all-about-flexibility-quote.jpg\" alt=\"Agile is all about flexibility quote\" class=\"wp-image-16187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Agile-is-all-about-flexibility-quote.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Agile-is-all-about-flexibility-quote-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Agile-is-all-about-flexibility-quote-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Agile-is-all-about-flexibility-quote-18x5.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_High-quality_products\"><\/span><strong>2. High-quality products&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agile project management methodology takes an iterative approach, which means processes are improved upon each time they are repeated. It&#8217;s all about continuous improvement and quality control, which are at the heart of Agile. This approach helps companies create exceptional products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Adaptable_and_scalable\"><\/span><strong>3. Adaptable and scalable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The core idea of Agile is all about flexibility, being able to handle any sudden market shift that comes ahead. Agile teams are highly responsive to change, allowing them to adjust project deliverables and priorities to align with updated goals. 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Addressing minor issues early creates an effective risk mitigation process, increasing the project&#8217;s chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Effective_communication\"><\/span><strong>5. Effective communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In managing Agile teams, face-to-face interaction and continuous communication are a priority. They conduct daily meetings to ensure alignment and progress toward shared objectives. Regular communication eliminates confusion and enables successful achievement of goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Steps_to_Form_the_Perfect_Agile_Team\"><\/span>6 Steps to Form the Perfect Agile Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to form an Agile team, you must follow a few core steps. Here&#8217;s what you should do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Assess_your_business_capabilities\"><\/span><strong>1. Assess your business capabilities<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Business capabilities are what your business is truly capable of, not just what you assume it can do. Understanding this distinction is vital. Once you have clarity, align your business capabilities with project or product requirements. During this process, you may identify any gaps that need to be addressed within the established project timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pick_your_Agile_model\"><\/span><strong>2. Pick your Agile model<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When building an Agile team, focus on defining business outcomes and goals and assemble contributors based on business needs rather than other priorities. You can start by analyzing some factors that determine the most suitable structure for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This set of questions may help you figure it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Is your project better suited to a team of generalists or specialists?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you create a hybrid structure with the available resources?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can your project be divided into sub-teams?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Define_the_team_roles\"><\/span><strong>3. Define the team roles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, Agile teams are a dynamic mix of individuals with different skills and expertise. They are the driving force behind your new product or business process. By identifying the roles, processes, and people required for your central dedicated team, you can ensure a successful collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Align_the_team_with_existing_technology_architecture\"><\/span>4. Align the team with existing technology architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to lay down the technical architecture and clarify what is included in the plan to the team. Explain how the new project will integrate with existing business processes, such as software, hardware, and network storage like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/cloud-consulting-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloud computing<\/a>. Doing this will establish team expectations and allow them to understand their role within the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_Agile_software\"><\/span><strong>5. U<\/strong>se Agile software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When managing an Agile team, it&#8217;s important to use Agile software to add structure to your daily activities. With an all-in-one <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/blog\/12-free-project-management-software\/\">project management platform<\/a>, you can easily create project folders, build team dashboards, and customize your workflows. It&#8217;s a convenient solution that helps streamline your processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Establish_communication_channels_and_feedback_culture\"><\/span><strong>6. Establish communication channels and feedback culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure successful project development, agile teams should establish clear communication channels and foster an open feedback culture. Feedback among team members helps identify and resolve issues during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.founderjar.com\/agile-sprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sprints<\/a>, while feedback from the project owner improves the product with each iteration. By promoting transparency and team collaboration, teams can achieve strong internal communication and enhance project outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"agile team\" class=\"wp-image-16188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/agile-team.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_an_Agile_Development_Team_from_StarTechUP\"><\/span>Hire an Agile Development Team from StarTechUP!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/dedicated-developers-staff-augmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile team<\/a> to make your business run faster, smarter, and better. At StarTechUP, we know how Agile teams work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to manage projects, build a business application, or develop your software, we offer our expertise in Agile team management. Our years of experience have given us the knowledge to form high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/native-mobile-app-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">native app development<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/services\/artificial-intelligence-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artificial Intelligence consulting services<\/a> to help you achieve your business goals this 2023 and the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startechup.com\/en_au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today! We&#8217;ll be happy to help you form the Agile team for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, with an efficient and skilled Agile team by your side, the sky&#8217;s the limit!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In software development, hiring an Agile team is all the rage nowadays. And guess what? Statistics actually show that businesses that add Agile to their operational approaches have a success rate of 64%, compared to just 49% for those following other strategies. But what exactly makes it different from traditional development teams? 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