I think handover document are useful for long term leave.
For short term, if you already have a culture of knowledge sharing and great documentation probably you don't need anything special, it bypasses the bus factor.
I see your point about short term leave handover. I think in many cases I have seen, it's still useful to just post a small update before you go. Doesn't have to be a full document. It can be a small list of done and in-progress work.
It usually helps with communication, and alignment, from my experience.
Great advice! I always try and leave a note either in chat or on the ticket when I have a ticket in progress just to say what changes I've done and make sure I've pushed my latest changes so anyone can pick it up. I always find it really helpful and reduces duplication!
I’ve never written a handover document, but this strategy seems comprehensive.
During my consulting and freelancing period, we did sync before someone went on leave from our team, but those were very brief syncs since we closely followed the planning we did through our issue tracker.
I think handover document are useful for long term leave.
For short term, if you already have a culture of knowledge sharing and great documentation probably you don't need anything special, it bypasses the bus factor.
Thats atleast in my case.
I see your point about short term leave handover. I think in many cases I have seen, it's still useful to just post a small update before you go. Doesn't have to be a full document. It can be a small list of done and in-progress work.
It usually helps with communication, and alignment, from my experience.
Great advice! I always try and leave a note either in chat or on the ticket when I have a ticket in progress just to say what changes I've done and make sure I've pushed my latest changes so anyone can pick it up. I always find it really helpful and reduces duplication!
I’ve never written a handover document, but this strategy seems comprehensive.
During my consulting and freelancing period, we did sync before someone went on leave from our team, but those were very brief syncs since we closely followed the planning we did through our issue tracker.
Appreciate the mention! 🤝
Nice shout, Akos. Yes, you're right, I think any form of handover is sufficient as long it's comprehensive and effective.
Sure thing, I like your article :)