Establishing a Team Agreement
The agreement sets expectations for working together effectively.
Steps:
Define Key Areas:
Collaboration: Methods of teamwork (e.g., brainstorming, pair programming).
Communication
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: Tools, response times, and meeting etiquette
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.
Decision-Making
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: Consensus, role-specific ownership
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, or voting.
Conflict Resolution
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: Steps for addressing disagreements
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constructively.
Accountability
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: Tracking progress and ensuring commitments
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are met.
Day-to-Day Expectations:
Questions:
“What behaviors and practices will help us work effectively?
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”
“What do I need from the team to succeed?
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”
Examples:
Regularly update progress in shared tools.
Respond to messages within agreed timeframes.
Participate actively in meetings and discussions.
Draft and Finalize:
Combine input into a
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concise document
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outlining categories like collaboration, communication, and accountability.