Two-Pizza Team Rule

The Two-Pizza Team Rule suggests that teams should be small enough to be fueled by just two pizzas—typically around 5 to 10 people. The idea is that smaller teams are more agile, improve communication, and foster better collaboration. When teams grow larger, coordination becomes harder, and productivity can drop. This rule encourages manageable team sizes that can work efficiently without unnecessary complexity, ensuring projects stay flexible, innovative, and focused. It’s a practical guideline to help organizations maintain high performance and adaptability through optimal team sizing.