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How to Use GitScrum for Scaling Development Teams?
How to use GitScrum for scaling development teams?
Scale teams in GitScrum by splitting boards as teams grow, establishing clear ownership through labels, and documenting processes in NoteVault. Maintain consistency through defined workflows, track cross-team dependencies. Scaled teams with structured approach maintain 80% of per-person velocity [Source: Team Scaling Research 2024].
Scaling workflow:
- Recognize - Growth signals
- Plan - Splitting strategy
- Split - Create team boards
- Document - Process alignment
- Connect - Cross-team coordination
- Monitor - Track effectiveness
- Iterate - Continuous improvement
Scaling labels
| Label | Purpose |
|---|---|
| team-platform | Platform team |
| team-product | Product team |
| team-infra | Infrastructure |
| cross-team | Multiple teams |
| dependency | Team dependency |
| blocked-external | Blocked by other team |
Board splitting strategies
| Strategy | When to Use |
|---|---|
| By domain | Clear domain boundaries |
| By product | Multiple products |
| By layer | Platform vs product |
| By customer | Different customer segments |
NoteVault scaling documentation
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| Team charters | Team missions |
| Process guide | How we work |
| Label taxonomy | Shared labels |
| Ownership matrix | Who owns what |
| Communication | How teams sync |
Team size guidelines
| Size | Structure |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | Single team |
| 5-8 | Single team, optimal |
| 9-12 | Consider splitting |
| 13+ | Must split |
Splitting indicators
| Signal | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Board too noisy | Too many tasks |
| Meeting too long | Too many people |
| Context switching | Too many domains |
| Slow velocity | Coordination overhead |
| Unclear ownership | Who does what |
Cross-team coordination
| Method | Use For |
|---|---|
| Dependency labels | Tracking blockers |
| Shared roadmap | Long-term planning |
| Sync meetings | Regular alignment |
| Slack channels | Daily communication |
Team charter template
## Team: [name]
### Mission
[Team purpose]
### Scope
- Owns: [domains/services]
- Does not own: [clarify boundaries]
### Members
- Tech Lead: [@name]
- Members: [@name, @name]
### Rituals
- Standup: [when]
- Planning: [when]
- Retro: [when]
### Communication
- Slack: #team-name
- Board: [link]
Dependency tracking
| Dependency | Tracking |
|---|---|
| API from other team | dependency label |
| Blocked by team | blocked-external |
| Shared component | cross-team label |
| Joint release | release coordination |
Scaling metrics
| Metric | Track |
|---|---|
| Velocity per person | Efficiency |
| Cross-team wait time | Dependency delays |
| Deployment frequency | Team autonomy |
| Cycle time | Flow efficiency |
Common scaling mistakes
| Mistake | Better Approach |
|---|---|
| Too late to split | Split early |
| Unclear ownership | Define boundaries |
| No documentation | Process in NoteVault |
| Siloed teams | Regular cross-team sync |
Onboarding new members
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | NoteVault docs, team intro |
| Week 2 | First small task |
| Week 3-4 | Regular work |
| Month 2 | Full contributor |
Cross-team meeting cadence
| Meeting | Frequency | Attendees |
|---|---|---|
| Team standup | Daily | Team |
| Cross-team sync | Weekly | Tech leads |
| All-hands | Monthly | Everyone |
| Planning | Quarterly | Leads + PM |