At Work with The Ready 103. When Should We Agree to Agree?
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Jan 31, 2022 Discover how working agreements can transform team dynamics and enhance collaboration. Explore the balance between structure and flexibility in decision-making. Learn why small, micro agreements can help navigate complex systems and foster progress. The hosts emphasize embracing uncertainty and taking action, using engaging anecdotes for clarity. They highlight the importance of addressing tensions while building effective agreements to improve communication and creativity within teams.
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Use Agreements For Clarity And Inclusion
- Make short working agreements to give people clarity and a chance to contribute.
- Use agreements as onboarding and a source of truth to reduce repeated questions.
Agreements Beat Big Rollouts
- Agreements are a low-effort alternative to large system rollouts that often fail.
- They let affected people make a small change and carry a "backpack" of permission to act.
Don't Rush To Formalize Agreements
- Only write an agreement when the tension is clear and an agreement could actually help.
- If you have to force wording, wait and gather more shared understanding first.