A bucket brigade is a self-organizing workflow that strikes an optimum division of labor with minimum work-in-process. The division of labor is softer than a fixed assembly line, while still exploiting comparative advantage. Dare I say this could be an Agile division of labor?
BTW, in an actual bucket brigade, the bucket is the kanban.
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David Anderson | 27-Nov-07 at 2:30 pm | Permalink
Interesting! This technique relies on a generalist or cross-trained workforce but still uses division of labor. It provides a role for the weaker members of a team. It really could offer an “agile” solution for division of labor. It gets beyond the craft model or the model that says the team has to be made up of really top tier people.
David