Lean Software Development – Post #5

If your organization has no clue what empowering the team really means, you may have a look at Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit, by Tom Poppendieck and Mary Poppendieck.

“Intrinsic motivation is driven by self-determination and a sense of purpose, but it will not flourish in a hostile climate. Research has shown that intrinsic motivation requires a feeling of belonging, a feeling of safety, a sense of competence, and sense of progress.” – excerpt from Chapter 5. Empower the Team