Pixars funny short film about a group of birds and how they react to a strange intruder reminded me of some teams and their behaviour I have seen in the past.

Seeing things the same way, having common values, the same enemies and reacting automatically and synchronously may be very powerful, but can also create problems that are sometimes only perceived in retrospect, when it’s too late.

Some thoughts about your  Scrum team, your company and your circle of friends:

• Do you prefer homogenous groups because they feel familiar?
• How do you react to outsiders? Are they “impediments” that should be removed?
• Do you appreciate “strange birds” and their new views, strengths and possibilities?
• Can you play a part in contributing to integrate the stranger?
• Are you strong enough to perceive inconvenient truths, the outsider could make visible?
• How would you compose a perfect team if it were only up to you to decide?

EDIT: In case this video can’t be viewed from your country, follow this link [1] … there must be a suitable one for your location.Thanks for the hint Christian!

[1] Youtube.com Title “For the Birds”