1. Healthyteamwork.space - one-page refresher for leaders (Ex.: founders, managers, etc.) who strive to create harmonious, efficient & friendly virtual work environment in their teams
2. {handmade} {without AI} Based on 15+ years of management & research / failures & losses / pains & burnouts / lessons learned & insights // essence of 99+ articles
{tip} Need an "extra reminder"? Join us on Telegram (private channel / NO spam / NO flood / NO ads)
3. Do NOT just read, take daily action
4. Share the link w/ your team // partners // clients
1. The most favorable conditions for healthy teamwork are psychological comfort & friendly atmosphere
2. Psychological comfort & friendly atmosphere are based on daily actions of respect, care & gratitude
Personal equipment. Checklists
β Quiet room β Good lighting & ventilation β Optimal temperature & humidity
{tip} Keep your head cold & feet warm
β Comfortable chair for your back β Table for your desktop / laptop β Good internet connection β Headphones w/ microphone
β Task manager w/ time tracker β Calendar β Messenger β Video calls app β Passwords storage app β Knowledge base
1. {core} Rest - work - rest
Do NOT mix work & personal time
Do NOT ignore weekends / holidays / vacations / days off
Respect both your schedule & the schedules of your colleagues
2. Plan your working day, week, month, quarter & year
{reminder} 3-5 min/day = 18-30 hrs/year
{tip} Plan in the morning, sum up in the evening
3. {100% immersion} Do short 30-45 min deep work sprints & 10-15 min breaks
4. Drink clear water // set aside specific times for meals & short walks in the fresh air
5. {tip} While eating / walking, turn off your phone / laptop
6. {physical tone} {during the day} Do 3-5 min light exercises // relieve stress on the spine & improve blood circulation
Principles. Tips. Habits
1. Treat others the way you want to be treated (Ex.: do NOT talk about your colleagues behind their backs)
2. Promise only what you are willing to deliver & keep your promises
1. Do NOT set boring goals
2. {hygiene} Do NOT try to climb Kilimanjaro right away / start w/ regular walks on the savannah // maintain a stable rhythm & a course for constant development // enjoy the journey
1. Core elements of any task / issue: β name β full description (requirements & result) β owner / creator β assignee / executor
{reminder} The right tasks for the right people
β due date β priority
{tip} 100% of tasks / issues canNOT be urgent at the same time // use low / medium / high priority
2. {responsibility} Only 1 person can be responsible for the task / issue at a time
3. Any change in the task / issue is accompanied by a text comment / status in its card (Ex.: "Done, please check it")
4. All discussions of the task / issue are carried out in its card
5. {tip} Do the less enjoyable tasks / issues first
6. {expectations} It does NOT matter how much work has been done or how many resources have been spent - if the task owner / creator // client is unhappy, then NONE of it matters.
1. {hygiene}
First message w/ a greeting (hi / hey / morning, etc.)
{please} Use words of politeness & gratitude {thank you}
Do NOT forget to respond
Use emojis π€
2. Respect team's time
Ask a question only when it is really necessary
Mention only the person you are addressing
3. {order}
One topic > one post > one discussion / thread
Create new topics only in the channels intended for them
4. {clarity}
Write properly
Use screenshots & screencasts
1. {responsibility} {roles}
Only 1 person (organizer) responsible for inputs & outputs / agenda & follow up
Each participant should clearly know why he is invited
2. {when} Team members' Ρalendars - the basis for choosing the optimal day & time
3. {duration} 25-45 min
4. {where} At your workplace / NOT during a walk
{laptop or smartphone?} Laptop
{headphones or speaker?} Headphones
{external microphone or built-in?} External
{camera} Turn it ON // Why? Learn more (5-min text)
1. Solved a new problem for you - write down your experience in the knowledge base
2. Faced a new problem for you - check the knowledge base, perhaps your colleague has already solved it
1. Transfer & store passwords through special apps
2. When you receive a password from a colleague, immediately check access & authenticate on your device // do NOT wait for the moment when you urgently need access to the service, but you will NOT be able to make your first login (Ex.: because your colleague-host is NOT online right now)
1. {core} Help your team member become better, achieve goals, bring more value // give feedback about behavior / action / but NOT personality
2. {hygiene} Give feedback 1 on 1 / privately / in person
{tip} Good - extinguish the fire while it is still just a small spark // better - create conditions that prevent sparks from occurring // regularly carry out preventive measures & improve your fire extinguishing system