Episode 21 — Inter-Team Coordination: Scrum of Scrums vs Team-of-Teams

This episode examines how agile practices scale beyond the boundaries of a single team, focusing on coordination mechanisms like Scrum of Scrums and Team-of-Teams. Listeners learn how Scrum of Scrums operates as a lightweight method for aligning multiple teams working on related increments, surfacing dependencies, and managing risks. The discussion then contrasts this with Team-of-Teams approaches, which address more complex environments where multiple streams of work must be integrated into a larger product or program outcome.

Practical examples illustrate when to choose one coordination model over another and how both approaches serve to keep work transparent while minimizing bottlenecks. The episode also highlights how PMI frames exam questions around inter-team alignment, often embedding clues about coordination breakdowns that require recognition. By mastering these approaches, candidates understand how agility scales effectively without losing the principles of collaboration and adaptability. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.