Posts tagged with "team-structure"

Beyond team size: How strategic pairing creates resilient, high-performing teams by establishing intentional structures that maximize collaboration and minimize coordination overhead.

This comprehensive guide helps engineering leaders identify and solve team size problems. Learn to recognize the telltale signs of oversized, undersized, and underutilized teams, then apply structured playbooks to right-size them for optimal performance. Includes practical strategies for overcoming resistance, measuring success, and maintaining team effectiveness throughout organizational changes.

The science is clear: team size is a critical factor in performance. Too large, and communication overhead crushes productivity; too small, and you lack resilience. Discover why the 7±2 sweet spot balances communication efficiency with necessary skill coverage. Learn the research behind optimal team sizing and how to address common objections from both sides of the spectrum.