Code of Conduct

Team Start-up Kit

Be on time.

Open discussion and share all relevant information - no sacred cows.

Share the air time - 5 minute rule.

Everyone Contributes in all phases of the process - real work.

Stay focused on the task.

Disagree openly with any member of the group.

Focus on the facts and the process, not the people or personalities; no finger pointing.

Be specific - use examples.

Manage your bias - focus on interests, not positions.

Test assumptions and inferences, not positions.

Test assumptions and inferences.

Agree on what important words mean.

Make statements and invite questions and comments.

Confidentiality - the only thing that leaves the room is what the group agrees will leave.

Decisions - everyone has the opportunity to influence: consensus is encouraged, Team Leader is final decision maker.

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