One of the principles of agile is to build projects around motivated individuals, give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done. Agile teams are expected to be self-organized, which means they can decide how to best accomplish their work, rather than being directed by others outside the team. Self-organization also implies that teams can inspect and adapt their own processes and practices, and continuously improve their performance and satisfaction. One of the key practices that enable self-organization and improvement is the retrospective, which is a regular meeting where the team reflects on what went well, what went wrong, and what can be done differently in the next iteration. A retrospective is a safe space for the team to share their feedback, concerns, and ideas, and to collaboratively come up with action items to address them. Therefore, if the project lead notices that the team is bored with their daily practices, the best course of action is to allow the team to self-organize and have them analyze the situation in their retrospective session and self correct. This way, the team can identify the root causes of their boredom, such as lack of challenge, variety, autonomy, or feedback, and propose solutions that suit their needs and preferences. The project lead can facilitate the retrospective and provide guidance and support, but should not impose any changes or solutions on the team, as this would undermine their self-organization and motivation. By allowing the team to self-organize and self correct, the project lead can foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and continuous learning within the team, and help them overcome their boredom and achieve higher levels of performance and satisfaction. References:
Agile Teams - Scaled Agile Framework
ProjectManagement.com - Beware the bored team member!
Mastering Agile Team Building: The Key to Enduring Success - Integrant
