Platform Engineering Team/Personal Development Share Back

Purpose
The Core Platform Team intentionally sets aside 10% of our work time to actively work on novel projects that are not directly related to our on going core projects. Our intention is to create space for innovation and exploration of ideas that can lead to the next evolution in tools, services and concept for our space.

Not all projects are expected to lead to new tools or services but those that reach a level of viability should be considered when planning future work for the group as potential new directions to ensure there is a pathway from innovation to implementation

Principles

 * 10% time is available to all members of the Core Platform Team
 * Engineering Managers are responsible for ensuring that the time is accounted for during sprint and project planning to protect this time and prevent it from being de(re)prioritised or co-opted
 * During yearly planning the Core Platform Team will consider 10% projects that have reached a level of maturity in terms of whether they can become viable full time projects for the next FY
 * Core Platform Team members who want to take part in 10% time should follow a process of:
 * 1) Develop an abstract proposal for what they will work on
 * 2) Invite input from colleagues within and across teams
 * 3) Where appropriate they can work together on pair projects or individually
 * 4) Present a monthly demo presentation on project progress, where they can seek further input from colleagues

Guide

 * Proposal Structure:

* ~300 word abstract * List of Goals/Outcomes * Include diagrams as appropriate

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 * Inviting reviewers to comment: