Each FCA Sprint requires a diverse mix of participants to encourage breadth and depth in terms of the solutions. For the purposes of this Data Sprint, where you are applying with a data testing proposal, you will be applying as a fully formed team, with a minimum of 2 team members and a maximum of 6 members.
We are also keen to see teams made up of some of the following attributes. Note, one person can take on multiple roles and you are not expected to fulfil each and every one of the following roles – this is mainly an indicative guide to help build your team:
The Visionary (Innovative Ideas Person)
You bring a seed of an idea and build a team around it. You are creative and have a flair for innovation. You know how to shape the design to make the moving parts fit together seamlessly.
The Jugglers (SCRUM Masters)
Every team needs a juggler! You will help ensure the smooth running of the event for your team. You will unblock the blockers, facilitate collaboration within the team and work with your FCA central coordinator and the FCA TechSprint team to feed back progress and highlight any issues.
The Data Fluent (Data Experts)
As a central player in the team, you are able to work well with data to be able to find patterns and are prepared to manipulate it for good. You feel comfortable working with the APIs and the datasets provided. You’re able to tell a story with numbers and data, and can bring it all together to form a compelling narrative.
The Closer (Marketing Guru)
You know how to sell anything to anyone. You spin product descriptions to be irresistible commodities. You’ll have just a few minutes to convince the audience and judges that your solution is the best.