Cross-Team Events

Summary

Regular demo days and science fairs bring teams together in common spaces. Teams share work and discover ways to collaborate.

Context

Multiple teams work in parallel. They need chances to share their work, learn from each other, and discover ways to collaborate.

Problem

Without regular cross-team events, teams become isolated. They miss chances to share knowledge and collaborate.

Solution

Set up regular events like demo days, science fairs, and showcase events. These bring teams together to share work and discover connections.

Forces

• Team autonomy vs. cross-team learning
• Presentation overhead vs. sharing benefits
• Formal vs. informal sharing formats
• Time spent vs. collaboration chances

Related Patterns

• Cross-Team Synchronization
• Poster Sessions
• Monthly/Quarterly Rituals

Sources

• Demo day practices in tech companies
• Science fair and showcase methodologies
• Cross-team collaboration research