Working within a software development team has tremendous benefits, but it also comes with its share of complications. One of those complications is inertia – the more people who get used to a process or a certain set of tools, the more difficult it can be to introduce changes. Maybe this manifests in a positive way, where repetition and familiarity …
Effective communication isn’t just about sending messages; it’s about knowing they landed, were understood, and acted upon. In agile software teams, short feedback loops are one of the most powerful ways to reduce misunderstandings and build alignment. Here’s why they matter and how to build them—both inside and outside the development team room.
“The hardest part of any project is communication.” ~Lynn Brownlee
