An agile team and a traditional development team are working together on a project. Each team exceeds expectations regarding deliverables; however, issues arise when the deliverables are integrated…

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Options

• AFoster stronger communication by hosting cross-organizational meetings between the two teams.
• BSuggest merging the teams to avoid misunderstandings.
• CCreate stories from full technical specifications to avoid ambiguity.
• DCo-locate the teams to encourage osmotic communication.

• A
  14% (5)
• B
  9% (3)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  74% (26)

Explanation

When two teams individually perform well but struggle during integration, the root cause is typically poor communication and lack of shared context. Co-location enables osmotic communication-the passive absorption of information through proximity (overheard conversations, spontaneous discussions, visual cues). This directly addresses integration misalignments without restructuring either team or imposing rigid processes. Option A (cross-org meetings) adds overhead without continuous alignment. Option B (merging teams) is disruptive and not necessary. Option C (full technical specs) moves away from agile principles and doesn't solve the communication gap.

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