Ideal Groups

Bernd Plontsch
Jul 30, 2017 · 1 min read

There’s an ideal amount of people for achieving a specific goal. Some possible patterns…

5 People—A passionate team

Building a feature or product. 2 designers. 2 engineers. 1 person as glue and external communication, helping the others to focus.

4 People—An engaged discussion

Having a discussion with equal contribution. Allowing everybody to reflect on the conversation without becoming passive.

3 People—A good decision

Achieving a balanced decision that feels well rounded without becoming mediocre by consense. For bigger teams those 3 decision makers must ensure to be well informed and trusted by the rest of the team.

2 People—A constructive critique

Keeping critique between 2 people allows it to be honest and constructive without causing embarrassment and shame.

Happy team working.

Bernd Plontsch
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