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A squad is a term used within the agile working methodology Scrum. A squad refers to a small, self-organized, and cross-functional group of people working together on a specific project or product.
A squad in Scrum typically consists of 5-10 people, including developers, designers, testers, and other professionals necessary to achieve the common goal. Each squad typically has a Scrum Master, who is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum methodology is followed and that the team is supported.
The idea behind a squad is to enable an effective and efficient way of working by having the team be self-organized and have all the necessary skills to work on the project from start to finish. A squad works in short iterations, called sprints, and continuously works to improve the product or project to ensure that it meets the needs and requirements of the customer.
In Scrum, the term "Tribe" does not refer to the term in anthropology, but to a specific organizational structure. A Tribe is a group of multiple Scrum teams working together to support a larger initiative or project.
A Tribe is typically larger than a single Scrum team and may consist of multiple Scrum teams. Teams within the Tribe collaborate and communicate regularly to ensure that all teams are on the same page and achieving the project goal.
A Tribe can be led by a Tribe Leader or a so-called "Chief Scrum Master" who coordinates the work of the different teams and ensures that all teams work together effectively. Members of a tribe can come from a variety of disciplines, including developers, designers, testers and others.
By using Tribes, Scrum teams can collaborate more effectively to tackle larger projects and achieve better results. This leads to greater efficiency and productivity, and helps support the agile principles of Scrum.
Project management is a systematic approach to planning, organizing, managing and controlling projects. The goal of project management is to ensure that projects are completed successfully by effectively deploying all necessary resources to achieve the defined objectives.
Project management involves various tasks and responsibilities, such as defining project specifications and objectives, planning and monitoring resources, coordinating team members, monitoring project progress, and adjusting plans and budgets to address changes and risks.
Project management is used in many fields, such as IT, construction, product development, and research. There are different approaches and methods for project management, such as the waterfall model or agile methods like Scrum and Kanban. The choice of the appropriate method depends on the type of project, the available resources, and the needs of the customer.