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## Chickens Versus Pigs
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## Chickens Versus Pigs
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"Chickens versus Pigs" refers to a story about a chicken and a pig, where the chicken proposes they open a restaurant called "Ham-n-Eggs".
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"Chickens versus Pigs" refers to a story about a chicken and a pig, in which the chicken proposes they open a restaurant called "Ham-n-Eggs."
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The pig refuses, because while the chicken just needs to lay eggs, the pig has more at stake.
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The pig refuses because, while the chicken just needs to lay eggs, the pig has more at stake.
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In an Agile software development project, the software developer is the pig. If you fail to complete the job, or fail to do it well,
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In an Agile software development project, the software developer is the pig. If you fail to complete the job, or fail to do it well,
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you have a lot at stake. This could be your reputation, or maybe even your position. Other team members might also be considered pigs,
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you have a lot at stake. This could be your reputation, or maybe even your position. Other team members might also be considered pigs,
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depending on how much they have at stake. Pigs work together to complete the job.
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depending on how much they have at stake. Pigs work together to complete the job.
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On the other hand, many team members are chickens. For example, the client or a high-level project manager would not really be impacted
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On the other hand, many team members are chickens. For example, the client or a high-level project manager would not really be impacted
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by the failure of the project. They are interested in its success, and might make contributions, but have lower stakes and thus
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by the failure of the project. They are interested in its success, and might make contributions, but have less at stake and thus
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have significantly less commitment to the project.
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have significantly less commitment to the project.
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You should strive to be a pig rather than a chicken. You can benefit from (but should not rely on) the chickens in order to minimize risk and
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You should strive to be a pig rather than a chicken. You can benefit from (but should not rely on) the chickens in order to minimize risk and
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