6 Characteristics of a Good Agile Team Member

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD AGILE TEAM MEMBER Having an agile team is integral to success of a project. Here are a few characteristics of the perfect agile team member. Learn how you can foster a great environment for your team. Plan It Out Talk It Out Being agile requires more planning. Project members should devote at least 20% Communication is one of the most important aspects of teamwork. The best team members actively talk to each other and solve problems face to face. of their work time to planning in order to run things smoothly. Listen Up Speak Up A good agile team member isn't afraid to speak up in the hour of need. An environment where team members don't fear the blame for failure should be encouraged. Great agile team members are good listeners and always value different opinions. They understand user's needs, groom the backlog, plan and evaluate feedback continuously. Fully Engage The best agile team members are insatiably curious. They always look for ways to hone their skills, learn new things and share their knowledge. Invest time and money in employee development. Get Things Done A great agile team member understands the long standing principle of getting things done. Involve them in the planning process and empower them to take ownership of the project. TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE GO TO: http://blog.taskworld.com/6-characteristics-good-agile-team-member/ VTaskworld" FOR MORE TASKWORLD INFOGRAPHICS GO TO: http://blog.taskworld.com/category/infographics/ www.taskworld.com