The online whiteboard of Kristofer Palmvik
You’ll hear about these myths most of the time on management level, but some of them can be found on the development level, too. IMHO it’s important to be aware of these myths to be prepared for possible discussions.
Today I’d like to start a brand new series, the focus of which is the elimination of waste from our software development efforts. Waste elimination can be traced all the way back to the the mid-1900’s, the birth of lean manufacturing, and the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Face-to-face communication is the most effective means for sharing knowledge within a project team, and even teams separated by only an elevator ride or stair climb will have less face-to-face interaction. Get all of the project team in the same room if at all possible.