Kickoffs, Sprint Zero, & Team Building
I take great joy in setting teams on the road to success through establishing shared goals and expectations, leading icebreaker and team-building activities, and creating a culture of shared commitment and joy early on. This includes providing training and mentorship on creating safe, authentic spaces for teams.
Project Kickoff
SOW analysis
Stakeholder introductions
Team briefings
Project overview
Team building
Working Agreements & expectations
Icebreakers & trust exercises
Individual career development
Understanding needs, goals, concerns
Communication styles
Mentorship opportunities
Client engagement
Initial introductions
Expectation alignment
Bridge building and connecting
Process creation
Sprint cycle
Documentation & code standards
Reporting & meeting cadence
Agile coaching
“Salem brings out the personalities in their teams and client with an ease that makes for some of the highest performing teams I’ve ever seen.”
“Salem will carefully listen to the words you use in conversation and can glean how you feel about a topic without you explicitly saying.
Everyone appreciates being heard but it's rare to meet someone who really listens to you. Their impact allows space for everyone to speak and feel valued on the team.”
“Their content about working agreements and team engagement gave me a lot to think about around setting tone and making sure all of my teammates are included early and often, no matter the type of team.”
“Not only are they passionate, bright, and capable, but they are a rising tide that lifts all boats. They inspire with questions, push for meaningful results, and help craft a vision and plan for a better future. I'm excited for the team that gets Salem to help them grow and build better tomorrows for all.”