REQUIRED SKILLS IN AGILE PROJECT TEAMS: A CASE STUDY OF EDTECH

Different methods of project management - traditional and agile approach - require distinct team characteristics, especially in an intensive context of technology that requires high performance. The present article sought to identify which competencies have been demanded to the professionals who work in projects, in the context of agile approaches, in order to guide project managers to form high performance teams, capable of delivering value, greater productivity and profitability for organizations. For this, a case study was conducted at an edtech, educational startup company, through semi-structured interviews, presencial and virtual, with company employees that make up two different squads. The interviews allowed knowing the profile and the skills of each professional interviewed, as well as their vision regarding the work environment in agile project management processes and the need for high performance teams. The research revealed that the main skills valued in the team are: technical knowledge and project approach, communication skills, teamwork, ability to execute, flexibility, leadership, collaboration and proactivity. It is concluded that the team is on the way of being a high performance team, but it is still necessary that members incorporate more agile practices, understanding the real value they generate for customers, through the development of their products.