Objective:
We provide the project scaffolding to meet our deadlines, manage our risks, and support our cohort to emerge at the end of the project even stronger. (26 words)
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What are our expectations for working together? Create a list of statements that the team agrees to uphold. For example, ask yourself: How do we make this group a safe space for transparent discussion (knowing that it might become contentious, and avoid back-channeling)? What are our ground rules for meetings? How do we ensure everyone is engaged? How do we ensure everyone has a voice? How will we resolve disagreements?
We assume everyone has the best intentions. We check our assumptions and ask clarifying questions when we’re uncertain.
We use the bunny card respectfully when our conversation takes a deep dive that is not productive. We use the parking lot for topics that are important but not today.
We create agendas with sufficient time for members to prepare.
We assign homework outside meetings to get work done and ensure everyone is participating.
We accept responsibility for the work we have been assigned and come prepared to meetings.
We commit to doing as much listening as talking. We invite people to talk who we haven’t heard from yet. We ask people who find they are talking a lot to make adjustments to balance conversations.