Okay, but this is one of those "I've discovered I can work like this" sort of posts that doesn't take into account the vast range of projects and project teams.

Okay, but this is one of those "I've discovered I can work like this" sort of posts that doesn't take into account the vast range of projects and project teams. So, sure: It's useful to be aware that you can work front-to-back, back-to-front, front-and-back-to-middle, etc. But you still can't make this choice without consideration and one size absolutely does not fit all.