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- Misguided Scalability: There is often a misguided assumption that increasing team size equates to enhanced efficiency. This practice can complicate coordination and increase the potential for miscommunication, despite evidence suggesting smaller, focused teams typically yield better results.
Lessons to Improve Project Success
Listening to these challenges can foster better practices not just within government projects but across all software development:
- Emphasize Learning and Adaptation: Organizing software development as a continuous learning process promotes adaptability. This iterative approach allows teams to tackle problems incrementally while adjusting their strategies based on ongoing discoveries and user feedback.