To increase the size of a software subsystem or domain for which a team is responsible, tune the ecosystem in which the team works in order to maximize the cognitive capacity of the team (by reducing the intrinsic and extraneous types of load): Provide a team-first working environment (physical or virtual). (You’ll see more later in this chapter). Minimize team distractions during the workweek by limiting meetings, reducing emails, assigning a dedicated team or person to support queries, and so forth. Change the management style by communicating goals and outcomes rather than obsessing over
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