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A company is moving into a new space and is determining the best configuration for offices. The management team is also considering moving to an agile process. What advice should an agilist give?
Suggested Answer: C
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30 comments · newest first
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Percy
11 months ago
Really? I thought distractions were part of the agile process.
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Tawny
11 months ago
D is spot on, align the space with the method!
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Margurite
12 months ago
Isn't isolation sometimes necessary for focus?
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Jerilyn
12 months ago
Totally agree, open spaces boost collaboration.
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Mira
1 year ago
Co-location is key for agile teams!
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Blossom
1 year ago
I recall a practice question about defining the agile method first, which makes option D seem logical. But I wonder if the office layout should be flexible too.
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Veronika
1 year ago
I think management understanding the need for isolation is crucial, but I’m not sure if that aligns with agile values. Option C seems a bit off to me.
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Donette
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but isolating teams sounds counterproductive to agile principles. I feel like option B might not be the best choice.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I remember reading that co-location is really important for agile teams to enhance communication. So, I think option A makes sense.
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Tawny
1 year ago
I think the key here is to focus on the agile aspect of the question. Option A seems to be the most agile-friendly, with the co-location and information radiators. That's the approach I'd recommend to the company.
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Idella
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Are we supposed to give advice to the company, or just select the best option from the choices provided? I want to make sure I understand the task correctly before answering.
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Roxane
1 year ago
Option D looks like the best choice to me. You need to define the agile method first before you can configure the office space accordingly. The other options are too generic.
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Kiera
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking for advice, but it's not clear if we're supposed to just pick one of the options or provide our own advice. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lucina
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with option A - arranging the office space to allow for co-location and information radiators. That's a classic agile setup.
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Latrice
2 years ago
Definitely option A. Agile is all about cross-functional collaboration, not individual concentration. Though I do appreciate a good nap pod for those afternoon slumps.
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Leigha
1 year ago
Having information radiators centrally located can really help with transparency and communication.
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Chandra
1 year ago
I agree, co-location of teams promotes communication and efficiency.
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Mollie
1 year ago
Option A is definitely the way to go. Collaboration is key in agile.
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Freeman
2 years ago
Management needs to understand the fundamentals of agile, not just focus on isolating teams. The office layout should support the chosen agile method.
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Nell
1 year ago
D) Define the agile method the company will be using, and implement the office configuration based upon that method.
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Terrilyn
1 year ago
C) Ensure management understands the need for isolation to allow for concentration.
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Dewitt
1 year ago
B) Isolate each development team to reduce all outside distractions.
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Paris
1 year ago
A) Arrange the office space to allow co-location of development teams and centrally located information radiators.
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Earleen
2 years ago
Isolating teams? That's counterproductive for agile! We need open communication and collaboration, not silos.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
Isolating teams goes against the principles of agile. We need collaboration and open communication.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
A) Arrange the office space to allow co-location of development teams and centrally located information radiators.
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Whitney
2 years ago
Arrangement for co-location and information radiators is key for effective agile teams. This allows for better collaboration and transparency.
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Aleisha
2 years ago
But wouldn't isolating each development team reduce distractions and improve focus?
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Bulah
2 years ago
I agree with Shalon. Co-location helps with communication and collaboration.
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Shalon
2 years ago
I think the best advice would be to arrange the office space for co-location of development teams.