epic champions - better software through empowered engineers
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Epic ChampionsBetter Software Through Empowered Engineers
TYLER BROWN | ENGINEERING MANAGER | HOOTSUITE | @TYLERSPOT
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EMPOWERMENT
Authority or power given to someone to do something
English Oxford Dictionary
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A STORY OF TWO DEVELOPERS
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MEET DA
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MEET GEORGE
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HIERARCHY
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TEAM HIERARCHY
Traditional
Flipped
Team Lead
Intermediate Developer
Junior Developer
Intermediate Developer
Co-op Developer
Senior Developer
Senior Developer
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TEAM HIERARCHY
Traditional
Flipped
Team Lead
Epic Champion
Epic Champion
Epic Champion
Senior Developer
Senior Developer
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The owner of the implementation of an Epic
EPIC CHAMPION DEFINED
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Principles of an Epic Champion
Accountable for Delivery
Developers Volunteer
Ultimate Decision MakerMust use the advice process
Based on interest, expertise & capacity
With great power comes great responsibility
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Accountable for Delivery
Developers Volunteer
Ultimate Decision Maker
With great power comes great responsibility
Based on interest, expertise & capacity
Principles of an Epic Champion
Must use the advice process
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Accountable for Delivery
Developers Volunteer
Ultimate Decision MakerMust use the advice process
Based on interest, expertise & capacity
Principles of an Epic Champion
With great power comes great responsibility
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Single Point of ContactEveryone knows who owns each Epic
Propagator of Knowledge
Principles of an Epic Champion
Be an expert, not a hoarder
Seniors are Team MultipliersExperience is critical to the team
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Single Point of Contact
Propagator of Knowledge
Everyone knows who owns each EpicPrinciples of an Epic Champion
Be an expert, not a hoarder
Seniors are Team MultipliersExperience is critical to the team
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Single Point of Contact
Propagator of Knowledge
Everyone knows who owns each EpicPrinciples of an Epic Champion
Be an expert, not a hoarder
Seniors are Team MultipliersExperience is critical to the team
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Guidelines
Prefer Jr. & Intermediate
Rotate Epic Champions EC Might Not Code
Co-ops are always welcome too
Watch for burnout Must still support the team
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Benefits
Software Quality Accelerated Career Growth
Productivity
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A Highly Engaged & Empowered Team
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WHAT ABOUT SCRUM?
Epic Champions is an Add-onto Scrum
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Back To Our Developers
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Thank you!
TYLER BROWN | ENGINEERING MANAGER | HOOTSUITE | @TYLERSPOT
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Questions?
TYLER BROWN | ENGINEERING MANAGER | HOOTSUITE | @TYLERSPOT