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Past Sprints

Welcome to the history of The Technical Collective's sprints. Here you'll find detailed summaries of all our past sprints, showcasing the incredible work of our volunteers and the evolution of our program.

Team working hard during the January 2023 sprint
Working Hard January 2023 Sprint
Team collaboration during the January 2023 sprint
Team Collaboration January 2023 Sprint
Planning session during the January 2023 sprint
Planning Session January 2023 Sprint

Sprint Summaries

January 2023

Sprint 1: 17-18 January 2023, London UK

Project Team & Accomplishments

During this sprint, the team:

  • Brainstormed the idea of a "Formalised way to match not-for-profits with a new admin supported by an experienced architect/senior admin"
  • Discussed a previous scheme that had been set up and the learning gathered as it had not been totally successful
  • Explored what could be done differently
  • Developed the concept of a "Technical Collective" as the key differentiator
Key Deliverables
  1. Concept Development
  2. Established the core idea of the Technical Collective

  3. Defined the unique value proposition for all stakeholders

  4. Stakeholder Analysis

  5. Developed the 'Psychological Contract - Promises & Expectations' framework
  6. Identified and analyzed the three key parties:
    • The charity
    • The inexperienced (volunteer) admin
    • The experienced technical collective coach
  7. Created detailed Who-What-Why personas for each stakeholder
Documentation
Impact

This initial sprint laid the foundation for the Technical Collective by: - Establishing the core concept and mission - Defining the stakeholder relationships - Creating the framework for future development - Setting the stage for subsequent sprints and project evolution

June 2023

Sprint Overview

Participants

A big thank you goes out to all our participants: - Trish Perkins - Hamid Mathew Khan - Jane Huntington - Alessia Mastroianni - Olena Volkhovska - Shailesh Atram - Ismail Sevmez - Tom Rook - Iryna Tymrakevych - Nathaniel Sombu - Eloise Pinot - Paulina Swatowska - Antonio Van Laerhoven - Lydia Scott - Sabiha Karali - Gaye Eren - Silvia Denaro

Team Accomplishments
  1. Documentation Team
  2. Requirements Gathering Process Mapping
  3. User Stories Development
  4. Demo Show & Tell

  5. Created comprehensive documentation for new requirements

  6. Marketing Team

  7. Developed outreach strategies for Admins/Charities/Technical People
  8. Created three targeted appeal copies for:
    • Charities
    • Admins
    • Tech coaches

  9. Defined core messaging:

    • What we do and why
    • Benefits for participants
    • Requirements and expectations

  10. Forms Team

  11. Process mapping and flow chart development for lead nurturing

  12. Created comprehensive form with fields for:

    • Basic information
    • Experience
    • Product knowledge

  13. Feedback/Barriers Team

  14. Identified key challenges:
    • Technical and business language learning needs
    • Process and terminology understanding
    • Communication barriers
  15. Developed recommendations for language and jargon standardization
Documentation

February 2024 Virtual Sprint

Sprint Overview

Sprint Leaders
  • Silvia Denaro
  • Vicki Moritz-Henry
Awesome Volunteers
  • Dianne Mishra
  • Jana Jones
  • John
  • Karim Gabriel
  • Wendi Paden
Key Deliverables
  1. Forms Development
  2. Audited and implemented existing form content in Google Forms
  3. Created two specialized forms:

  4. Designed for seamless onboarding process

  5. Project Documentation

  6. Created TCC Project Documentation Spreadsheet

  7. Features:

    • Centralized project management
    • Cross-platform compatibility (.xlsx format)
    • Collaborative workspace
    • Downloadable format for platform flexibility

  8. Engagement Framework

  9. Developed Engagement Kick-Off Template
  10. Based on successful pilot project management presentation
  11. Includes:
    • Ways of working
    • Promises and expectations
    • Project scope definition
    • Standardized processes
Sprint Impact

The February 2024 Virtual Sprint demonstrated remarkable progress with a small but dedicated team. Despite being new to the project, participants showed exceptional enthusiasm and made significant contributions. The sprint successfully created scalable, reusable resources that will enable the project to grow effectively.

Key Achievements
  • Created composable and reusable resources
  • Established scalable project management tools
  • Developed standardized engagement processes
  • Built a foundation for future project growth

June 2024 Sprint (4th-5th)

Sprint Overview

Team Members
  • Nathaniel Sombu (n.sombu@gmail.com)
  • Lukasz Bujlo (lukasz.bujlo@coffeeforce.pl)
  • Kacper Pytowski (kacper.pytowski@coffeeforce.pl)
  • Paulina Pytowska (paulina.pytowska@coffeeforce.pl)
  • Tracy Ilunga (ilungatracy92@gmail.com)
  • Darshani Liyana Arachchige (devika25@hotmail.com)
  • Yinka Faponnle (yinkafaps@gmail.com)
  • Justyna Krajewska (justyna.krajewska@trailblazercgl.com)
  • V Kumar (vkumarsnn@gmail.com)
  • Sameekshya Panda (sameekshya.p@gmail.com)
  • Louise Lockie (louisealockie@gmail.com)
  • Melissa Shepard (mshepard@lizztech.com)
  • Adenike Adegboyega (zadeadegboyega@gmail.com)
  • Maurice Kollewe (kollewe@gmail.com)
Sprint Goals
Day 1 Objectives
  1. Website Development (Team: Nathaniel, Vicki)
  2. Create signposting site
  3. Develop site content
  4. Integrate forms
  5. Define personas

  6. Establish navigation structure

  7. Resources Review (Team: All)

  8. Review existing resources
  9. Identify areas for improvement

  10. Create reusable templates

  11. Marketing (Team: Cori)

  12. Develop social media presence
  13. Create and implement logo

  14. Establish brand guidelines

  15. KPIs and Impact Measurement (Team: Kacper, Lukasz, Paulina, Justyna, Sameekshya)

  16. Define key performance indicators
  17. Create measurement framework

  18. Develop impact assessment tools

  19. Business Analysis (Team: Tracy, Pei)

  20. Develop guidance documentation
  21. Create analysis frameworks

  22. Establish best practices

  23. Coach/Mentor Onboarding (Team: Kumar, Darshani)

  24. Design onboarding process
  25. Create training materials
  26. Develop support resources
Day 1 Achievements
  1. Website Development
  2. Completed majority of website development
  3. Scheduled proofreading for Day 2

  4. Established core structure and navigation

  5. Marketing

  6. Logo creation completed by Cori
  7. Social media channels identified

  8. Brand guidelines established

  9. KPIs and Impact Measurement

  10. Developed project feedback surveys
  11. Created qualitative feedback mechanisms

  12. Planned Day 2 survey implementation

  13. Onboarding Processes

  14. New Salesforce Professional Onboarding

    • Created process flow
    • Developed resource library
    • Established project milestones

  15. Charity Onboarding

    • Developed comprehensive checklist
    • Created milestone tracking system
    • Integrated with kick-off deck

  16. Technical Expert Onboarding (Pending)

    • Identified as key Day 2 priority
    • Framework to be developed
Documentation
Next Steps
  1. Complete website proofreading
  2. Implement social media channels
  3. Develop technical expert onboarding process
  4. Create and distribute feedback surveys
  5. Finalize all onboarding documentation