Hello developers! I have some proposals related to methodology and communications.
METHODOLOGY I propose that over the course of the next three months, we use a loose scrum methodology with two-week sprints, and that we start those sprints Saturday, April 23rd. COMMUNICATIONS - MEETINGS I further propose that we have a special kickoff meeting on Saturday (Apr23) and/or Sunday (Apr24), based on the religious needs, availability, and preference of attendees. My preference is Sunday. I further propose we have regular meetings every two weeks on a Saturday and/or Sunday at the end of each sprint. These meetings should be around an hour, and double as both a Retrospective and a Sprint Planning meetings. COMMUNICATIONS - SOLUTIONS I further propose we designate a solution for real-time audio communications to be used for meetings and at other necessary times, and I propose both Skype and telephones as a candidate. I further propose we designate a solution for screen sharing / teleconferencing to be used for meetings and at other necessary times, and I propose Skype as a candidate. I further propose we use some kind of real-time team chat system beyond email. I make no proposal for candidates, but solicit this audience to propose candidates. PROPOSALS, SOLUTION NOMINATIONS, AND RELATED DISCUSSION DEADLINES I further propose that all general discussions regarding these proposals in general be completed by 12:00 AM GMT, Friday April 22. (That is 8:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM MT, and 5:00 PM PT today, Thursday April 21, 2016). I further propose that the date and time of the kickoff meeting, if we agree a kickoff meeting should in fact be held, be discussed and decided no later than 12:00 AM GMT, Saturday April 22. I think it would be most useful for developers to state their preference of a meeting day for the kickoff and regular meetings. I further propose that all candidates should be submitted by 6:00 AM GMT Friday, April 22. I further propose that we hold an election of solutions via email starting at 6:00 AM GMT Friday April 22nd, that shall be completed no later than 6:00 AM GMT Saturday, April 22. Please voice any thoughts, concerns, and comments. Thank you for your time! David Ash
