Comment on The Bluffers Guide to the Mythical Man MonthComments−jcmeyrignac2yThis is nothing new. In 1913, Max Ringelmann measured the effort of individuals when working in a group. The results are impressive: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k54409695.image.f14A group of 8 persons provides the same amount of work as 4 individuals.−rramadass2yYep, This is why small teams work best. It also helps in maintaining better overall "Conceptual Integrity".Ringelmann effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringelmann_effectSocial loafing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_loafing
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This is nothing new. In 1913, Max Ringelmann measured the effort of individuals when working in a group. The results are impressive: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k54409695.image.f14
A group of 8 persons provides the same amount of work as 4 individuals.
Yep, This is why small teams work best. It also helps in maintaining better overall "Conceptual Integrity".
Ringelmann effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringelmann_effect
Social loafing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_loafing