Refine working agreement

[pglevy]

Build on the outline we started in cycle 1 to further discuss and capture the working conventions for this product team. Continue work and discussion started in #49.

[pglevy]

@sofya-UX and @allie-shaw , I'm re-reading Lean UX, and they mention this as an example of a working agreement they like. (Template). Maybe this could work as an outline to build on.

[sofya-UX]

Reviewing the materials that @pglevy shared today. I spun up a version of the template and started customizing it and also capturing questions as I go. This draft can be accessed in Methods Teams' files here

[pglevy]

Some other references:
https://tech.gsa.gov/guides/agile_team_working_agreement/
https://34slpa7u66f159hfp1fhl9aur1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Working-Agreement-Canvas-v1.24.pdf
https://derisking-guide.18f.gov/qasp/

[pglevy]

Started on a new outline and filling in some content last week and forgot push. It's still in progress but up on the wiki now. @Bixal/methods

[pglevy]

Capturing the outline from initial outline here:

Previous content 👇

As members of Bixal UX team, we will be expected to dedicate an average of # hours a week to work towards the following goals:

Goal 1: Define the way we work

• Together define the measurable objective for what we want to accomplish within the next 12 months
• Establish the internal review and contribution process that we will follow
• Establish the ceremonies that the team will perform (planning sessions, retros, etc.)
• Define how we will measure success of this effort

Goal 2: Define the Methods

• Prioritize methods and collaboratively create a roadmap for the next 12 months
• Collectively agree on the definition of done

Goal 2: Maintain the Methods

• Define the approach and criteria for refining Methods based on real-life execution and feedback from UX team members
• Refine and update Methods according to current practices

Goal 3: Encourage adoption of the Methods

• Define the approach for Methods to be shared and educated upon outside the UX team
• Define collaboration touch points with teams outside UX team
• Determine the ways the UX team can support Methods learning and practicing across Bixal
• • Idea: Conduct research around the use of the Methods in order to increase usability and adoption.