Convey Information Face-To-Face For Remote Agile Teams
Face-to-face communication is crucial for Agile teams. Information lost in emails, voice messages, or text messages can slow progress. Therefore, Agile teams prefer face-to-face communication when working through problems with team members or reporting on their day’s accomplishments in daily meetings. This approach helps build trust and opens communication channels, making the Agile method sustainable. However, global teams face challenges such as geographical isolation and time zone differences, making in-person communication difficult. Virtual rooms through videoconferencing, FaceTime, or cloud-based collaboration software can be used as a substitute. Conference calls, phone/VOIP, or group text messages are poor substitutes.