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The Last Word overall team effort to succeed. Get team members’ buy-in, and spread monetary rewards as equally as possible to encourage cooperation. This will create a culture of accountability; team members will regulate each other if they feel someone is dragging everyone down. Make sure the superstars know their efforts are appreciated within the team and up the management chain. Something as corny as a bulletin board with their pictures on it, a letter of commendation for their files, or a goofy trophy can go a long way. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Learn and Refine Finally, don’t neglect the post mortem. Review what went right and what could be improved. Identify the metrics that worked, not just in terms of reward but also by creating the right motivations and outcome. Interview your users to see how they thought the project went and what they would like to see changed. At the end, you will know which metrics motivate—the ones that work. {end} 16. 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Better Software - November 2008 Contents Mark Your Calendar Contributors eLightenment Technically Speaking Code Craft Test Connection Management Chronicles Getting Agile with User-Centered Design Google Web Toolkit Simple Summaries of Complex Projects Product Announcements 10 Things You Might Not Know About … The Last Word Ad Index

Better Software - November 2008

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