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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.
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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 lower stakes 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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guarantee the project is delivered as efficiently as possible.
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guarantee the project is delivered as efficiently as possible. Chickens often provide guidance to assure that right job is being done and that the copmpleted job will provide value.
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