Lightweight Communication Model

Description

Regular touchpoints by teams reduce the need for rigid status meetings and enhance flow of information.

Objective

Minimize the need for recurring status meet- ings to convey information. Maximize the time spent on performing meaningful, valuable work.

Technique

Hold structured and focused collaboration events for teams on a consistent basis. Escalate critical infor- mation on an as-needed basis to executive leadership team.

• Hold Daily Standup for each team
• Hold Program Daily Standups with representatives from each team
• Hold Program Retrospectives on a regular cadence
• Conduct artifact review meeting on a regular cadence
• Re-prioritize new work on a regular cadence
• Manage/distribute project status information automatically via use of tools