Practical approaches for more effective teamwork Give credit, take responsibility Get aligned on timeframes Insist on a spec, write one, improve it Agree on a budget Keep a calendar Don’t hold a grudge Speak up clearly and generously Show your work Share your fears Make promises and keep them Do the reading Talk about people only when they’re in the room Eagerly find someone more skilled than you to do a given piece of work Don’t hoard information Wash your own coffee mugs, and someone else’s too Celebrate in public, criticize in private Don’t hide in meetings (especially the ones you call) When you’re not sure, ask Say back what you heard to be clear you understand Don’t be late Say please and thank you Find and offer dignity Ask what if Ask why Don’t tolerate bullies When solo work is better, insist. Otherwise, pitch in or ask for help… Support the people you believe in with honest enthusiasm Pick your team with care, invest once you do Relentlessly seek better [[Seth]]