Software Engineering Department Reorganization

A Software Engineering Department Reorganization is a organizational reorganization for a software engineering organization.

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Big Bang SE Organizational Reorganization to being a Iterative SE Organizational Reorganization.
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• Example(s):
  • a SE Delayering Reorganization (delayering).
  • an SE Org. Flattening Reorganization (into a flat organization).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Organizational Reduction in Force.
  • Hyperscaling.
• See: Organizational Merger, Hierarchical Organization.

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References

2021

• https://www.builtinchicago.org/2021/08/03/how-to-restructure-engineering-teams-growth
  • QUOTE:
    • When did you know it was time to reevaluate the structure of your engineering team? 
    • How did you determine the right structure for your team, knowing that it would see rapid growth in the coming months?
    • What steps did you take to ensure a smooth transition to the new team structure? How did your engineers influence the process?
    • When did you know it was time to reevaluate the structure of your engineering team? What were the biggest indicators?
    • What steps did you take to ensure a smooth transition to the new team structure? 
    • How did you determine the right structure for your team, knowing that it would see rapid growth in the coming months? 

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