(From “Extreme Programming Installed” Addison-Wesley, 2001)

1 You have the right to know what is needed, with clear declarations of priority.

2 You have the right to produce quality work at all times.

3 You have the right to ask for and receive help from peers, superiors, and customers.

4 You have the right to make and update your own estimates.

5 You have the right to accept your responsibilities instead of having them assigned to you.

Discussions for your team

  • Do the builders know what’s needed and what matters most?
  • Can the builders refuse to ship crap without fear?
  • Is asking for help normalized or stigmatized here?
  • Do the builders own their estimates?
  • Are tasks assigned or accepted by builders?