The Tiny Teams Playbook

Overview The Tiny Teams Playbook captures the key learnings from a survey of the most successful small teams showcased at the World's Fair. It distills practical advice on how tiny, cross-functional groups can deliver high impact, stay aligned, and scale their influence within larger organizations.

Key Takeaways

• Clear, shared purpose drives focus and rapid decision-making.
• Lightweight communication rituals replace bulky processes.
• Empowered ownership and autonomy boost morale and productivity.
• Simple metrics and visual work-tracking keep everyone aligned.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers leading small product or feature teams.
• Technical leaders building cross-functional squads.
• Startup founders shaping early-stage teams.
• Senior engineers transitioning to people-management roles.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Tiny Teams framework for purpose, autonomy, and alignment.
• Lean communication loops (stand-ups, async updates).
• Outcome-focused OKRs for small teams.