[OA.STD.5] Establish team norms that enhance work performance

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Optimize work performance by establishing norms that define clear roles, schedules, and processes for agile ceremonies. Agree on regular meeting schedules, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint retrospectives if you are following Scrum. Define roles for each team member during ceremonies, clarifying responsibilities and purpose in the ceremony. Conduct regular process reviews to identify areas for improvement and refine the ceremony structure as needed. Encourage active participation and engagement in the ceremonies.

When establishing team norms, consider the stages of group development as described in the paper Developmental Sequence in Small Groups by Bruce Tuckman, which describes the common stages of forming, storming, norming, and performing. Be mindful of these stages to provide the right support to teams, especially as they progress through the early phases of group formation.

Related information:

• What Is Scrum?

• Developmental sequence in small groups