How can Scrum adapt to different team sizes and skillsets?
For small teams (3–5):
- Communication is simpler.
- Roles may overlap more (e.g., devs test their own work).
For larger teams (8+):
- Consider splitting into multiple Scrum Teams working on the same product, aligned
by a Scaled Scrum approach (e.g., Nexus, LeSS).
- Use communities of practice for specialized skill-sharing.
Follow On:
For varied skillsets:
- Promote cross-training to reduce silos.
- Use pair programming, knowledge sharing sessions, and code walkthroughs.
Example:
In a team with only one QA, developers start writing automated tests and review each
other’s code to balance the workload.