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# The Benefits of Observing

## The purpose of Observing

1. **Prepare** for Tech Fleet project training. 
2. See what **real Agile team work** is like.
3. **Observe the meetings** that happen in the Agile Scrum Method.
4. **Learn how to work** with other people across different job roles.
5. **Understand what you're expected** to be doing day-to-day in Tech Fleet project training.
6. See how your **previous education and training applies** to real Agile team work.
7. **Understand your own skills** and experience gaps that you can fill in Tech Fleet.

## Benefits of Observing

1. **Learn** Agile UX.
2. **Watch cross-functional teamwork** across research, design, product management, and development.
3. **Mentally prepare** for the chaos of apprenticing and co-leading on Tech Fleet training programs. 
4. **Build confidence** in real-world client-facing team work. 
5. **See what it's like** working with people who are not in your role. 
6. **Understand** the roles of co-leads and apprentices.
7. **Spend less time** and energy than if you were an apprentice.
8. **Gain name recognition** from co-leads and apprentices on teams if you attend meetings regularly. If a project needs to suddenly fill a role, you may be called upon!

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