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2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Core Team Structure

Implementation Assets:

  • Template: Team Structure Designer
    • Role mapping worksheet
    • Location distribution planner
    • Skills matrix template
    • Capacity planning calculator

Enabling Assets:

  • Guide: Team Structure Best Practices
    • Virtual team composition principles
    • Cross-location team patterns
    • Skills distribution guidelines
    • Backup coverage models

Team Models

  1. Distributed Scrum Team Structure

    • Core team composition
    • Extended team members
    • Support functions
    • Reporting relationships

  2. Location Distribution Patterns

    • Hub and spoke model
    • Follow-the-sun setup
    • Hybrid team structure
    • Capability center approach

2.2 Role Definitions

Implementation Assets:

  • Template: Role Definition Matrix
    • Responsibility breakdown
    • Skills requirements
    • Experience criteria
    • Performance indicators

Enabling Assets:

  • Guide: Role Implementation Handbook
    • Role transition guidelines
    • Virtual leadership practices
    • Communication protocols
    • Escalation procedures

Key Roles

  1. Scrum Master/Agile Coach

    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Virtual team facilitation
      • Cross-border ceremony management
      • Impediment resolution across locations
      • Cultural integration support
    • Key Competencies
      • Distributed agile expertise
      • Cultural awareness
      • Virtual facilitation skills
      • Conflict resolution abilities

  2. Delivery Manager

    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Cross-location delivery coordination
      • Resource optimization
      • Performance management
      • Stakeholder communication
    • Key Competencies
      • Global delivery experience
      • Resource management skills
      • Performance tracking expertise
      • Stakeholder management ability

  3. Product Owner

    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Global backlog management
      • Cross-location prioritization
      • Value optimization
      • Requirement clarification
    • Key Competencies
      • Product management expertise
      • Virtual collaboration skills
      • Business value focus
      • Communication abilities

2.3 RACI Matrix

Implementation Assets:

  • Template: RACI Builder
    • Activity mapping worksheet
    • Responsibility assignment matrix
    • Decision rights framework
    • Escalation path builder

Enabling Assets:

  • Guide: RACI Implementation Guide
    • Matrix usage guidelines
    • Common scenarios
    • Decision-making frameworks
    • Conflict resolution procedures

Core Activities Matrix

[Detailed RACI matrix covering key activities across roles]

2.4 Cross-Location Team Design

Implementation Assets:

  • Template: Team Design Toolkit
    • Location assessment worksheet
    • Time zone mapping tool
    • Communication plan builder
    • Collaboration pattern designer

Enabling Assets:

  • Guide: Cross-Location Team Playbook
    • Setup guidelines
    • Operating procedures
    • Best practices
    • Common pitfalls

Design Components

  1. Location Strategy

    • Time zone coverage
    • Skill availability
    • Cost considerations
    • Infrastructure requirements

  2. Communication Framework

    • Synchronous meetings
    • Asynchronous collaboration
    • Documentation requirements
    • Tool usage guidelines

  3. Collaboration Model

    • Core hours definition
    • Handoff procedures
    • Backup coverage
    • Emergency protocols