job-forge/docs/team_management_guide.md

JobForge MVP - Team Management Guide

Version: 1.0.0
Project: JobForge MVP Development
Timeline: 8 Weeks (July - August 2025)
Team Structure: 6 Specialized Roles
Last Updated: July 2025

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📋 Table of Contents

1. Team Structure & Hierarchy
2. Role Definitions
3. Communication Protocols
4. Development Process
5. Quality Standards
6. Meeting Framework
7. Documentation Standards
8. Escalation Procedures
9. Performance Metrics
10. Standard Templates

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🏗️ Team Structure & Hierarchy

Organizational Chart

graph TD
    PM[Project Manager] --> ARCH[Architect & Orchestrator]
    PM --> BE[Backend Team]
    PM --> FE[Frontend Team]
    PM --> AI[AI Engineering Team]
    PM --> DO[DevOps & Integration Team]
    
    ARCH --> BE
    ARCH --> FE
    ARCH --> AI
    ARCH --> DO
    
    BE --> DO
    FE --> DO
    AI --> BE

Reporting Structure

Level	Role	Reports To	Direct Reports
L1	Project Manager	Stakeholders/CEO	All team leads
L2	Architect & Orchestrator	Project Manager	Technical guidance to all teams
L2	Backend Team Lead	Project Manager	Backend developers
L2	Frontend Team Lead	Project Manager	Frontend developers
L2	AI Engineering Team Lead	Project Manager	AI engineers
L2	DevOps & Integration Team Lead	Project Manager	DevOps engineers

Authority Matrix

Decision Type	Project Manager	Architect	Team Leads	Team Members
Project Scope	Decide	Consult	Inform	Inform
Technical Architecture	Consult	Decide	Consult	Inform
Implementation Details	Inform	Consult	Decide	Responsible
Resource Allocation	Decide	Consult	Consult	Inform
Quality Standards	Consult	Decide	Responsible	Responsible
Release Decisions	Decide	Consult	Inform	Inform

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👥 Role Definitions

1. Project Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Define sprint goals, manage timeline, allocate resources
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Stakeholder Communication: Regular status updates and expectation management
• Team Coordination: Facilitate cross-team collaboration and resolve blockers
• Progress Tracking: Monitor deliverables, milestones, and budget

Key Deliverables

• Weekly project status reports
• Sprint planning and retrospective facilitation
• Risk register and mitigation plans
• Resource allocation and capacity planning
• Stakeholder communication and updates

Required Skills

• Agile/Scrum methodology expertise
• Technical project management experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Budget and resource management

Daily Activities

• Morning: Review overnight progress, check for blockers
• Mid-day: Attend standups, facilitate cross-team communication
• Evening: Update project tracking, prepare status reports

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery of sprint goals (100% target)
• Team velocity consistency (±15% variance)
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores (>8/10)
• Risk mitigation effectiveness (>90% issues resolved)

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2. Architect & Orchestrator

Core Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Define and maintain overall system design
• Technical Standards: Establish coding standards, patterns, and best practices
• Architecture Reviews: Conduct regular technical reviews and approvals
• Cross-Team Alignment: Ensure technical consistency across all teams
• Technology Decisions: Evaluate and approve technology choices

Key Deliverables

• System architecture documentation and diagrams
• Technical standards and coding guidelines
• Architecture review reports and approvals
• Technology evaluation and recommendation reports
• Technical debt assessment and remediation plans

Required Skills

• Full-stack architecture experience
• Deep knowledge of Python, PostgreSQL, Docker
• API design and microservices architecture
• Code review and quality assessment
• Technical leadership and mentoring

Daily Activities

• Morning: Review pull requests and architecture compliance
• Mid-day: Conduct architecture reviews and technical discussions
• Evening: Update architecture documentation and standards

Review Schedule

• Daily: Code review and PR approvals
• Weekly: Architecture compliance review
• Bi-weekly: Technical debt assessment
• Sprint End: Architecture retrospective and improvements

Success Metrics

• Architecture compliance score (>95%)
• Technical debt ratio (<10%)
• Code review turnaround time (<4 hours)
• Cross-team technical consistency (>90%)

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3. Backend Team

Core Responsibilities

• API Development: Build FastAPI endpoints per specification
• Database Design: Implement PostgreSQL schema with RLS policies
• Business Logic: Develop core application services and workflows
• Integration: Integrate with AI services and external APIs
• Testing: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests

Key Deliverables

• REST API endpoints with full documentation
• Database schema with migrations and seed data
• Business logic services and domain models
• API integration with AI services
• Comprehensive test suites (>80% coverage)

Required Skills

• Advanced Python (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, AsyncIO)
• PostgreSQL database design and optimization
• REST API design and development
• Testing frameworks (pytest, mocking)
• Docker and containerization

Team Structure

• Backend Team Lead: Technical leadership, architecture compliance
• Senior Backend Developer: Complex features, AI integration
• Backend Developer: CRUD operations, testing, documentation

Daily Activities

• Morning: Review API requirements and database design
• Mid-day: Implement endpoints and business logic
• Evening: Write tests and update documentation

Handoff Requirements

• To Frontend: Complete API documentation with examples
• To AI Team: Integration endpoints and data models
• To DevOps: Docker configuration and deployment requirements

Success Metrics

• API endpoint completion rate (100% per sprint)
• Test coverage percentage (>80%)
• API response time (<500ms for CRUD operations)
• Bug density (<2 bugs per 1000 lines of code)

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4. Frontend Team

Core Responsibilities

• UI Development: Build Dash + Mantine user interface components
• User Experience: Create intuitive and responsive user interactions
• API Integration: Implement frontend API client and data management
• Visual Design: Ensure professional and modern visual design
• Testing: Develop frontend testing strategies and implementation

Key Deliverables

• Complete user interface with all MVP features
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile
• API client library with error handling
• Component library and design system
• User experience testing and optimization

Required Skills

• Advanced Python (Dash, Plotly, component libraries)
• Modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
• UI/UX design principles and responsive design
• API integration and state management
• Frontend testing and debugging

Team Structure

• Frontend Team Lead: UI architecture, UX decisions
• Senior Frontend Developer: Complex components, API integration
• Frontend Developer: Component development, styling, testing

Daily Activities

• Morning: Review UI requirements and design specifications
• Mid-day: Develop components and integrate with backend APIs
• Evening: Test user interactions and update documentation

Handoff Requirements

• From Backend: API documentation and endpoint availability
• To DevOps: Frontend build configuration and deployment needs
• To PM: User acceptance testing and demo preparation

Success Metrics

• Feature completion rate (100% per sprint)
• UI responsiveness score (>95% across devices)
• User experience satisfaction (>8/10 in testing)
• Frontend error rate (<1% of user interactions)

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5. AI Engineering Team

Core Responsibilities

• Prompt Engineering: Develop and optimize Claude Sonnet 4 prompts
• AI Integration: Build AI agents for research, resume, and cover letter generation
• Vector Operations: Implement OpenAI embeddings and similarity search
• Performance Optimization: Optimize AI response times and accuracy
• Quality Assurance: Test AI outputs for consistency and relevance

Key Deliverables

• Research Agent with job analysis capabilities
• Resume Optimizer with multi-resume synthesis
• Cover Letter Generator with voice preservation
• Vector database integration for semantic search
• AI performance monitoring and optimization tools

Required Skills

• Advanced prompt engineering and LLM optimization
• Python AI/ML libraries (OpenAI, Anthropic APIs)
• Vector databases and semantic search
• Natural language processing and analysis
• AI testing and quality assurance methods

Team Structure

• AI Team Lead: AI strategy, prompt architecture
• Senior AI Engineer: Complex AI workflows, vector integration
• AI Engineer: Prompt development, testing, optimization

Daily Activities

• Morning: Review AI requirements and prompt specifications
• Mid-day: Develop and test AI agents and prompts
• Evening: Optimize performance and document AI behaviors

Handoff Requirements

• To Backend: AI service integration requirements and APIs
• From Architect: AI workflow specifications and quality criteria
• To PM: AI performance metrics and capability demonstrations

Success Metrics

• AI response accuracy (>90% relevance score)
• Processing time (<30 seconds per AI operation)
• Prompt effectiveness (>85% user satisfaction)
• AI service uptime (>99.5% availability)

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6. DevOps & Integration Team

Core Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Docker Compose orchestration and optimization
• CI/CD Pipeline: Gitea workflows, automated testing, and deployment
• Integration Testing: End-to-end system integration and testing
• Quality Assurance: Enforce quality standards and code review processes
• Documentation Management: Maintain project documentation and knowledge base

Key Deliverables

• Complete Docker development environment
• Automated CI/CD pipelines with quality gates
• Integration testing suite and monitoring
• Quality standards documentation and enforcement
• Production deployment configuration and monitoring

Required Skills

• Docker and container orchestration
• CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Automated testing and quality assurance
• System integration and monitoring
• Technical documentation and knowledge management

Team Structure

• DevOps & Integration Lead: Infrastructure architecture, quality standards
• Senior DevOps Engineer: CI/CD pipelines, production deployment
• Integration Engineer: System integration, testing, documentation

Daily Activities

• Morning: Review system health, CI/CD pipeline status
• Mid-day: Support integration needs, resolve deployment issues
• Evening: Update documentation, monitor quality metrics

Handoff Requirements

• From All Teams: Code, configuration, and deployment requirements
• To PM: System status, quality metrics, deployment readiness
• To Architect: Infrastructure compliance and optimization recommendations

Success Metrics

• CI/CD pipeline success rate (>95%)
• Integration test pass rate (>98%)
• System uptime (>99.9% during development)
• Documentation completeness (>90% coverage)

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📞 Communication Protocols

Communication Matrix

Communication Type	Frequency	Participants	Duration	Format
Daily Standup	Daily	All team leads + PM	15 min	Synchronous
Team Standup	Daily	Team members + Team lead	10 min	Synchronous
Architecture Review	Weekly	Architect + All leads	30 min	Synchronous
Sprint Planning	Weekly	All team leads + PM	60 min	Synchronous
Sprint Retrospective	Weekly	All team leads + PM	45 min	Synchronous
Technical Sync	As needed	Relevant teams	30 min	Synchronous
Status Updates	Weekly	PM + Stakeholders	30 min	Synchronous/Async

Communication Guidelines

Daily Standup Format

Each team lead reports:

1. Yesterday: What was completed
2. Today: What will be worked on
3. Blockers: Any impediments or dependencies
4. Risks: Emerging risks or concerns

Cross-Team Communication Rules

• Backend ↔ Frontend: API changes require 24-hour notice
• AI ↔ Backend: Integration requirements must be documented
• DevOps ↔ All Teams: Infrastructure changes require approval
• Architect ↔ All Teams: Technical decisions require consultation

Escalation Matrix

Issue Level	Response Time	Escalation Path
Low	24 hours	Team Lead → PM
Medium	4 hours	Team Lead → PM → Architect
High	1 hour	Team Lead → PM + Architect
Critical	30 minutes	All leads + PM + Architect

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🔄 Development Process

Sprint Structure (1-Week Sprints)

Monday: Sprint Planning

• 9:00 AM: Sprint planning meeting (60 min)
• 10:30 AM: Team breakouts for task estimation
• 11:30 AM: Cross-team dependency identification
• 12:00 PM: Sprint commitment and kick-off

Tuesday-Thursday: Development

• 9:00 AM: Daily standup (15 min)
• Development work according to team schedules
• 4:00 PM: Daily progress check-in
• As needed: Technical sync meetings

Friday: Review & Retrospective

• 9:00 AM: Sprint demo preparation
• 10:00 AM: Sprint review and demo (60 min)
• 11:30 AM: Sprint retrospective (45 min)
• 1:00 PM: Next sprint preparation
• 3:00 PM: Week wrap-up and documentation

Definition of Done

Backend Features

• API endpoints implemented per specification
• Unit tests written with >80% coverage
• Integration tests passing
• API documentation updated
• Code reviewed and approved by Architect
• Database migrations tested
• Error handling implemented

Frontend Features

• UI components implemented per design
• Responsive design tested on multiple devices
• API integration working correctly
• User acceptance criteria met
• Code reviewed and approved
• Documentation updated
• Browser compatibility tested

AI Features

• Prompts developed and optimized
• AI agents tested for accuracy and performance
• Integration with backend services working
• Performance benchmarks met
• Error handling and fallbacks implemented
• Documentation and examples provided
• Quality assurance testing completed

DevOps Features

• Infrastructure changes deployed and tested
• CI/CD pipelines updated and working
• Documentation updated
• Security review completed
• Performance impact assessed
• Rollback procedures tested
• Monitoring and alerting configured

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🎯 Quality Standards

Code Quality Requirements

General Standards

• Type Hints: Required for all public functions and methods
• Documentation: Docstrings for all classes and public methods
• Testing: Minimum 80% code coverage for backend, 70% for frontend
• Code Review: All changes require approval from team lead + architect
• Security: No hardcoded secrets, proper input validation

Backend Standards

# Example of required code quality
from typing import Optional, List
from pydantic import BaseModel

class ApplicationService:
    """Service for managing job applications with proper error handling."""
    
    async def create_application(
        self, 
        user_id: str, 
        application_data: CreateApplicationRequest
    ) -> Application:
        """
        Create a new job application for the specified user.
        
        Args:
            user_id: UUID of the authenticated user
            application_data: Validated application creation data
            
        Returns:
            Application: Created application with generated ID
            
        Raises:
            ValidationError: If application data is invalid
            DatabaseError: If database operation fails
        """
        # Implementation with proper error handling
        pass

Frontend Standards

• Component Documentation: Clear docstrings for all components
• Props Validation: Type hints and validation for all component props
• Error Boundaries: Proper error handling for API failures
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for all UI components
• Performance: Components should render in <100ms

AI Standards

• Prompt Documentation: Clear documentation of prompt purpose and expected outputs
• Error Handling: Graceful degradation when AI services are unavailable
• Performance Monitoring: Response time and accuracy tracking
• Quality Assurance: Systematic testing of AI outputs for consistency

Quality Gates

Pre-Commit Checks

• Code formatting (Black, isort)
• Type checking (mypy)
• Linting (flake8, pylint)
• Security scanning (bandit)
• Test execution (pytest)

Pull Request Checks

• All CI/CD pipeline checks pass
• Code coverage requirements met
• Architecture compliance verified
• Security review completed
• Documentation updated
• Performance impact assessed

Sprint Completion Checks

• All features meet Definition of Done
• Integration testing passes
• Performance benchmarks met
• Security review completed
• Documentation complete and accurate
• Demo preparation completed

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📅 Meeting Framework

Meeting Templates

Daily Standup Template

Date: [Date]
Sprint: [Sprint Number]
Facilitator: [Project Manager]

Team Updates:
□ Backend Team - [Lead Name]
  - Completed: 
  - Today: 
  - Blockers: 

□ Frontend Team - [Lead Name]
  - Completed: 
  - Today: 
  - Blockers: 

□ AI Team - [Lead Name]
  - Completed: 
  - Today: 
  - Blockers: 

□ DevOps Team - [Lead Name]
  - Completed: 
  - Today: 
  - Blockers: 

Cross-Team Dependencies:
- [Dependency 1]
- [Dependency 2]

Action Items:
- [Action Item 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
- [Action Item 2] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]

Sprint Planning Template

Sprint Planning - Sprint [Number]
Date: [Date]
Duration: [Start Date] to [End Date]

Sprint Goal:
[Clear, concise statement of what will be achieved]

Team Capacity:
- Backend Team: [X] story points
- Frontend Team: [X] story points  
- AI Team: [X] story points
- DevOps Team: [X] story points

Selected Stories:
□ [Story 1] - [Team] - [Points] - [Priority]
□ [Story 2] - [Team] - [Points] - [Priority]
□ [Story 3] - [Team] - [Points] - [Priority]

Dependencies Identified:
- [Dependency 1] - Teams: [A] → [B] - Risk: [Low/Medium/High]
- [Dependency 2] - Teams: [A] → [B] - Risk: [Low/Medium/High]

Risks and Mitigation:
- [Risk 1] - Probability: [%] - Impact: [High/Medium/Low] - Mitigation: [Plan]
- [Risk 2] - Probability: [%] - Impact: [High/Medium/Low] - Mitigation: [Plan]

Sprint Commitment:
Team leads confirm commitment to sprint goal and deliverables.
□ Backend Team Lead - [Name]
□ Frontend Team Lead - [Name]
□ AI Team Lead - [Name]  
□ DevOps Team Lead - [Name]

Architecture Review Template

Architecture Review - Week [Number]
Date: [Date]
Reviewer: [Architect Name]

Components Reviewed:
□ Backend API Design
  - Compliance: [Green/Yellow/Red]
  - Issues: [List any issues]
  - Recommendations: [List recommendations]

□ Frontend Architecture
  - Compliance: [Green/Yellow/Red]
  - Issues: [List any issues]
  - Recommendations: [List recommendations]

□ AI Integration
  - Compliance: [Green/Yellow/Red]
  - Issues: [List any issues]
  - Recommendations: [List recommendations]

□ Infrastructure Design
  - Compliance: [Green/Yellow/Red]
  - Issues: [List any issues]
  - Recommendations: [List recommendations]

Technical Debt Assessment:
- Current Level: [Low/Medium/High]
- Priority Items: [List top 3 items]
- Remediation Plan: [Summary of approach]

Decisions Made:
- [Decision 1] - Rationale: [Explanation]
- [Decision 2] - Rationale: [Explanation]

Action Items:
- [Action 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
- [Action 2] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]

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📋 Documentation Standards

Required Documentation

API Documentation

• OpenAPI Specification: Complete API documentation with examples
• Integration Guide: How to integrate with each API endpoint
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error codes and responses
• Authentication: Security requirements and implementation

Code Documentation

• README Files: Clear setup and usage instructions
• Inline Comments: Complex logic explanation and business rules
• Architecture Decisions: ADR (Architecture Decision Records)
• Deployment Guide: Step-by-step deployment instructions

Process Documentation

• Team Onboarding: New team member setup guide
• Development Workflow: Git branching and development process
• Quality Standards: Code quality and review requirements
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and resolution steps

Documentation Review Process

Weekly Documentation Review

• Owner: DevOps & Integration Team Lead
• Participants: All team leads
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Agenda: Review documentation completeness and accuracy

Documentation Standards

• Format: Markdown files in /docs directory
• Structure: Consistent headings, table of contents, examples
• Updates: Documentation updated with each feature delivery
• Review: All documentation changes require peer review

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🚨 Escalation Procedures

Issue Classification

Priority Levels

Priority	Response Time	Definition	Examples
P0 - Critical	30 minutes	System down, security breach	Database crash, API completely down
P1 - High	2 hours	Major feature broken, blocking	Authentication broken, AI services down
P2 - Medium	8 hours	Minor feature issues, performance	Slow API responses, UI bugs
P3 - Low	24 hours	Enhancement requests, documentation	Feature improvements, doc updates

Escalation Flow

Technical Issues

Developer → Team Lead → Architect → Project Manager → Stakeholders

Resource/Timeline Issues

Team Lead → Project Manager → Stakeholders

Quality/Standards Issues

Team Member → Team Lead → Architect → Project Manager

Cross-Team Conflicts

Team Leads → Project Manager → Architect (if technical) → Resolution

Crisis Management

Critical Issue Response

1. Immediate (0-15 min):

   • Issue reporter creates critical incident ticket
   • Notify Project Manager and Architect immediately
   • Form incident response team

2. Short-term (15-60 min):

   • Assess impact and root cause
   • Implement temporary workaround if possible
   • Communicate status to stakeholders

3. Resolution (1+ hours):

   • Develop and implement permanent fix
   • Test fix thoroughly in staging environment
   • Deploy fix and monitor system health
   • Conduct post-incident review

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📊 Performance Metrics

Team Performance Metrics

Delivery Metrics

Metric	Target	Measurement	Frequency
Sprint Goal Achievement	100%	Goals completed vs planned	Weekly
Story Point Velocity	±15% variance	Points delivered per sprint	Weekly
Feature Delivery	On schedule	Features completed on time	Weekly
Defect Rate	<5%	Bugs found post-delivery	Weekly

Quality Metrics

Metric	Target	Measurement	Frequency
Code Coverage	>80%	Automated test coverage	Daily
Code Review Time	<4 hours	Time from PR to approval	Daily
Build Success Rate	>95%	CI/CD pipeline success	Daily
Documentation Coverage	>90%	Features documented	Weekly

Team Health Metrics

Metric	Target	Measurement	Frequency
Team Satisfaction	>8/10	Weekly team survey	Weekly
Collaboration Score	>8/10	Cross-team effectiveness	Weekly
Knowledge Sharing	>3 sessions/week	Tech talks, reviews	Weekly
Blockers Resolution	<24 hours	Time to resolve blockers	Daily

Individual Performance Metrics

Backend Team

• API endpoint delivery rate (100% per sprint)
• Code quality score (>90%)
• Test coverage percentage (>80%)
• Code review participation rate (100%)

Frontend Team

• UI component completion rate (100% per sprint)
• User experience satisfaction (>8/10)
• Browser compatibility score (>95%)
• Design system compliance (>90%)

AI Team

• AI model accuracy (>90%)
• Prompt optimization rate (>85% user satisfaction)
• Processing time improvements (weekly optimization)
• AI service uptime (>99.5%)

DevOps Team

• Infrastructure uptime (>99.9%)
• CI/CD pipeline reliability (>95% success rate)
• Documentation completeness (>90%)
• Security compliance score (100%)

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📝 Standard Templates

Handoff Document Template

# Team Handoff Document

**From Team:** [Source Team]
**To Team:** [Destination Team]  
**Date:** [Date]
**Sprint:** [Sprint Number]

## Deliverables
- [Deliverable 1] - Status: [Complete/Partial/Pending]
- [Deliverable 2] - Status: [Complete/Partial/Pending]

## Technical Specifications
- **API Endpoints:** [List with documentation links]
- **Data Models:** [List with schema definitions]
- **Configuration:** [Environment variables, settings]
- **Dependencies:** [External services, libraries]

## Testing Information
- **Test Coverage:** [Percentage]
- **Test Results:** [Link to test report]
- **Known Issues:** [List any known problems]
- **Testing Instructions:** [How to test the deliverables]

## Documentation
- **Technical Docs:** [Links to relevant documentation]
- **API Documentation:** [Link to API docs]
- **Setup Instructions:** [How to run/deploy]
- **Troubleshooting:** [Common issues and solutions]

## Next Steps
- [Action item 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
- [Action item 2] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]

## Contact Information
- **Primary Contact:** [Name] - [Email] - [Slack/Teams]
- **Secondary Contact:** [Name] - [Email] - [Slack/Teams]

## Sign-off
- **Source Team Lead:** [Name] - [Date] - [Signature]
- **Destination Team Lead:** [Name] - [Date] - [Signature]

Status Report Template

# Weekly Status Report

**Week of:** [Date Range]
**Sprint:** [Sprint Number]
**Report Date:** [Date]
**Prepared by:** [Project Manager Name]

## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentence summary of week's progress and status]

## Sprint Progress
- **Sprint Goal:** [Goal statement]
- **Completion Rate:** [X]% ([Y] of [Z] story points completed)
- **On Track for Sprint Goal:** [Yes/No/At Risk]

## Team Status

### Backend Team
- **Completed:** [List major accomplishments]
- **In Progress:** [Current work]
- **Planned:** [Next week's priorities]
- **Blockers:** [Any impediments]
- **Health:** [Green/Yellow/Red]

### Frontend Team  
- **Completed:** [List major accomplishments]
- **In Progress:** [Current work]
- **Planned:** [Next week's priorities]
- **Blockers:** [Any impediments]
- **Health:** [Green/Yellow/Red]

### AI Engineering Team
- **Completed:** [List major accomplishments]
- **In Progress:** [Current work]
- **Planned:** [Next week's priorities]
- **Blockers:** [Any impediments]
- **Health:** [Green/Yellow/Red]

### DevOps & Integration Team
- **Completed:** [List major accomplishments]
- **In Progress:** [Current work]
- **Planned:** [Next week's priorities]
- **Blockers:** [Any impediments]
- **Health:** [Green/Yellow/Red]

## Key Metrics
| Metric | Target | Actual | Status |
|--------|--------|---------|--------|
| Sprint Velocity | [X] points | [Y] points | [Green/Yellow/Red] |
| Code Coverage | >80% | [X]% | [Green/Yellow/Red] |
| Build Success Rate | >95% | [X]% | [Green/Yellow/Red] |
| Team Satisfaction | >8/10 | [X]/10 | [Green/Yellow/Red] |

## Risks and Issues
| Risk/Issue | Impact | Probability | Mitigation | Owner | Due Date |
|------------|--------|-------------|------------|--------|----------|
| [Risk 1] | [High/Med/Low] | [High/Med/Low] | [Plan] | [Name] | [Date] |
| [Risk 2] | [High/Med/Low] | [High/Med/Low] | [Plan] | [Name] | [Date] |

## Decisions Made
- [Decision 1] - Rationale: [Explanation] - Impact: [Description]
- [Decision 2] - Rationale: [Explanation] - Impact: [Description]

## Next Week Focus
- [Priority 1]
- [Priority 2]
- [Priority 3]

## Action Items
- [Action 1] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]
- [Action 2] - Owner: [Name] - Due: [Date]

## Attachments
- [Link to detailed metrics dashboard]
- [Link to sprint burndown chart]
- [Link to risk register]

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🎯 Implementation Checklist

Week 1: Team Formation

• All team members hired and onboarded
• Role responsibilities communicated and accepted
• Communication tools set up (Slack, Gitea, etc.)
• Development environment access provided
• First sprint planning meeting scheduled

Week 2: Process Implementation

• Daily standup schedule established
• Sprint planning process implemented
• Architecture review process started
• Quality standards documented and communicated
• Documentation standards established

Week 3: Team Optimization

• First retrospective completed with improvements
• Cross-team communication protocols refined
• Performance metrics baseline established
• Escalation procedures tested and refined
• Team health survey implemented

Ongoing: Continuous Improvement

• Weekly retrospectives with action items
• Monthly team satisfaction surveys
• Quarterly process review and optimization
• Continuous metrics monitoring and improvement
• Regular team building and knowledge sharing

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This team management guide provides the foundation for successful JobForge MVP development with clear roles, processes, and standards for professional team coordination and delivery.