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How to work with me in 2020

17/6/2020

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Some pointers on how I operate to save us all some time
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  • If I give you my time, help you or intro you - keep me posted on development. You have a shot to make me an evangelist. Use it.
  • Honesty and candor always. I will tell you the truth, it is up to you if you’re offended. Do me the same courtesy.
  • If you cancel a meeting I am rsvp’d to - tell me. Insanely immature and rude to not do this. I cannot believe I have to say this.
  • Empathy is my biggest strength. I will fight tooth and nail to put myself in your shoes, and what comes with that is radical psychological safety. Use it. If a 45 minute call could have been a 15 minute call because you were bike-shedding around a hard issue - let’s never do that again.
  • If there’s a big problem you’re trying to explain to me, try and MECE it. Give me the digestible pieces, it will save us both so much time.
  • Projects are not like stories, they are like buildings. If you’re trying to build a plan and need me involved it shouldn’t be written as beginning, middle, dramatic event, end. It should be broken down into the key parts which can be delegated.
  • If you're raising money and you are looking for me to invest - start any email/call with that. Raising money shouldn't be an unspoken thing.
  • If we are working together on a project and you are expecting something from me. Remind me, don't be coy. There are a million things to juggle everyday and if I'm relying on someone else and you're relying on my, reminders are how we're going to get the job done.
  • If my update email inspires you to start your own - you better include me in the subscribers. I want to be your champion, show me what I am championing.
  • I don't connect with people to be lectured on their politics. I believe that since 2012/2014 the news has turned politics into a bloodsport and I have no interest in discussing it with other people. Please don't bring politics into our work.
  • Never send me any communications with sentences of capital letters. I read it as if you are shouting at me. Why are you shouting at me?
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2 Comments
Pallavi
8/11/2020 01:41:33 am

Love it. Couldn't have put it in a better way. I'm gonna use it in my team charter.

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Brad Feld link
8/5/2023 06:12:54 pm

ntriguing read! I appreciate the transparency and candor showcased in this article, as it illuminates the importance of establishing clear expectations and communication protocols in professional relationships. The proposed "user manual" approach not only facilitates better understanding between colleagues, but also fosters a culture of self-awareness and empathy in the workplace. By explicitly outlining one's preferred communication styles, work habits, and values, we can break down barriers and optimize synergies within a team.

Furthermore, this methodology encourages introspection and self-improvement, as team members are prompted to consider their own work preferences and areas of growth. Overall, a thought-provoking piece that inspires us to be more intentional in our professional collaborations.

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