{"id":7553,"date":"2017-02-10T16:11:18","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T16:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uruit.com\/?p=7553"},"modified":"2023-05-31T02:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T05:48:57","slug":"principles-highly-effective-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Our principles to create highly effective teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/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-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#Our_principles_to_create_highly_effective_teams\" title=\"Our principles to create highly effective teams\">Our principles to create highly effective teams<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-2\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#Our_principles_to_create_effective_teams\" title=\"Our principles to create effective teams:\">Our principles to create effective teams:<\/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:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_minimize_distributed_teams\" title=\"We minimize distributed teams\">We minimize distributed teams<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#Existing_teams_approve_or_not_of_new_members\" title=\"Existing teams approve (or not) of new members\">Existing teams approve (or not) of new members<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#People_can_manage_their_own_changes\" title=\"People can manage their own changes\">People can manage their own changes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#There_are_no_mandatory_assignments\" title=\"There are no mandatory assignments\">There are no mandatory assignments<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#A_team_can_choose_not_to_keep_working_with_a_person\" title=\"A team can choose not to keep working with a person\">A team can choose not to keep working with a person<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_prioritize_projects_according_to\" title=\"We prioritize projects according to:\">We prioritize projects according to:<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#Human_relationship_with_the_client\" title=\"Human relationship with the client:\">Human relationship with the client:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#What_does_technology_give_us\" title=\"What does technology give us:\">What does technology give us:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#Rate\" title=\"Rate:\">Rate:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_try_to_assign_projects_to_teams_to_avoid_dismantling_them_each_time\" title=\"We try to assign projects to teams to avoid dismantling them each time\">We try to assign projects to teams to avoid dismantling them each time<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#Instead_of_having_lone_wolves_we_prefer_people_working_in_teams\" title=\"Instead of having lone wolves, we prefer people working in teams\">Instead of having lone wolves, we prefer people working in teams<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_consider_the_necessary_time_taken_for_induction_and_training\" title=\"We consider the necessary time taken for induction and training\">We consider the necessary time taken for induction and training<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_take_into_account_the_impact_of_decisions_on_the_companys_indicators\" title=\"We take into account the impact of decisions on the company\u2019s indicators\">We take into account the impact of decisions on the company\u2019s indicators<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_support_new_teams\" title=\"We support new teams\">We support new teams<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/principles-highly-effective-teams\/#We_allow_space_for_innovation\" title=\"We allow space for innovation\">We allow space for innovation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_principles_to_create_highly_effective_teams\"><\/span><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Our principles to create highly effective teams&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15231,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">Our principles to create highly effective teams<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>At UruIT, we are constantly finding new, better ways of working. One of our latest changes has been to establish a formal set of principles and policies to embrace when forming new and effective teams, or making changes to the teams that already exist.<\/p>\n<p>In regards to these policies, we aim to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage autonomy<\/li>\n<li>Decentralize decisions<\/li>\n<li>Promote co-localized teams<\/li>\n<li>Increase work satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Disclose their details<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize the projects we undertake<\/li>\n<li>Guarantee sufficient induction processes for everyone<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a high technical level<\/li>\n<li>Achieve sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_principles_to_create_effective_teams\"><\/span>Our principles to create effective teams:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7574 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-1024x352.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-1024x352.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-768x264.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-750x258.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-1140x392.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost-20x7.jpg 20w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/BlogPost.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_minimize_distributed_teams\"><\/span>We minimize distributed teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we believe the most effective teams are those that are transparent, we seek to reduce distribution in the long run and show our clients the benefits of more fluid communication: increased productivity and higher quality work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Existing_teams_approve_or_not_of_new_members\"><\/span>Existing teams approve (or not) of new members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We allow any individual to change teams if they wish. We help them to do so by showcasing all information on the company\u2019s projects at all times, using open and clear channels of communication such as Slack channels. If a team member chooses to switch teams, they\u2019re encouraged to take a proactive role in managing their transition to the new group.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_can_manage_their_own_changes\"><\/span>People can manage their own changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any individual can change teams if they wish. We help by showing all information on the company\u2019s projects, at all times, using public channels in Slack. This person must help manage his\/her own transition, since he\/she is who best knows the tasks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_no_mandatory_assignments\"><\/span>There are no mandatory assignments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we know that it\u2019s much more difficult for an individual to do their best in a project they do not like, we never &#8220;move&#8221; people, we prefer to facilitate changes in teams with active participation from the team and person involved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_team_can_choose_not_to_keep_working_with_a_person\"><\/span>A team can choose not to keep working with a person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To be genuinely autonomous, effective teams have to be able to self-regulate when needed. Often, context changes, and a team may decide to make changes to its formation. In these cases, we help relocate people and facilitate communication among those involved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_prioritize_projects_according_to\"><\/span>We prioritize projects according to:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a development services company, we receive an assortment of work proposals. To tackle all projects efficiently, we prioritize them according to the company\u2019s strategic goals. We take into account three critical factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_relationship_with_the_client\"><\/span>Human relationship with the client:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As we focus on long-term working relationships and trust, we assess the quality of our interactions with clients, and how in-line they are with our culture.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_technology_give_us\"><\/span>What does technology give us:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As a practice, we use the best and most advanced technologies. We opt not to work with tools that are outdated, or that are far from our current, or future areas of expertise.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rate\"><\/span>Rate:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>As a business, we try to maximize benefits in order to invest in becoming increasingly better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_try_to_assign_projects_to_teams_to_avoid_dismantling_them_each_time\"><\/span>We try to assign projects to teams to avoid dismantling them each time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That&#8217;s because we understand that teams, not individuals, are our working units. In UruIT we believe that the synergy of the existing teams produces better results than continuously reshaping them by technical skill or availability in the short term.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instead_of_having_lone_wolves_we_prefer_people_working_in_teams\"><\/span>Instead of having lone wolves, we prefer people working in teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We understand that it is always better to have a workmate to share tasks with and work better. For this reason, we encourage our staff to tackle projects together, rather than alone.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7573 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-1024x344.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-1024x344.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-768x258.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-750x252.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-1140x383.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo-20x7.jpg 20w, https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pexels-photo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>We consider the necessary time taken for induction and training<\/h3>\n<p>Each team creates the most suitable induction plan for new members as new additions join a team. The Delivery Team helps to create necessary spaces for carrying out this process under minimal pressure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_take_into_account_the_impact_of_decisions_on_the_companys_indicators\"><\/span>We take into account the impact of decisions on the company\u2019s indicators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All decisions, one way or another, have an impact on the company\u2019s financial situation; therefore, any adopted policy should be viable, sustainable and suitable to the context.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_support_new_teams\"><\/span>We support new teams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Above all, we constantly strive for a standard of excellence and high level of quality. In order to achieve this, whenever there is a lack of the necessary experience or skill set within a team, we seek to create spaces so that people who are already experienced in that skill set can support the others, both from a technical and a methodological point of view.<\/p>\n<p>These principles reflect the aspects we consider today for forming effective teams at UruIT. As with everything we do, we expect them to change and adjust to new realities they may face as and when they come. They are a small part of what it means, for us, to be agile.<\/p>\n<p>Believing in agile principles and practices is on UruIT\u00b4s DNA for many years now and helping our teams to adopt them is a permanent goal for us. Check out one of our most interesting and fun\u00a0projects for <a href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/27\/scrum-out-of-development-realm-the-arcade-machine-project\/\">understanding and applying agile principles in this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_allow_space_for_innovation\"><\/span>We allow space for innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For teams to improve, they should be continuously trying new solutions to aid them in their tasks. Recently, one of our team members, Waldemar, wrote an exposition on a project he used to <a href=\"https:\/\/uruit.com\/blog\/software-estimation-machine-learning\/?utm_source=blog%20post\">include machine learning in the story points estimation process<\/a>, to see if the AI could predict with better accuracy, the level of complexity for given software development tasks. 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