Co-Located Teams
Co-located teams are a work arrangement where team members are physically located in the same office or workspace, enabling face-to-face communication and collaboration. This approach is often used in Agile and Scrum methodologies to foster quick feedback, spontaneous interactions, and a strong team culture. It contrasts with distributed or remote teams, emphasizing proximity to enhance productivity and problem-solving.
Developers should use co-located teams when working on complex projects that require frequent, real-time collaboration, such as in startups, high-stakes software development, or environments where rapid iteration is critical. It is particularly beneficial for teams practicing Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, as it facilitates daily stand-ups, pair programming, and immediate issue resolution, reducing communication delays and misunderstandings.