Team Norms by BioDivLibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks Working agreements for the BHL Technical Team to foster collaboration and teamwork en-us 2022-05-31 21:49:08 UTC 2025-01-07 20:26:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Aim for clear, concise, transparent, and open communcation biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981668407 2024-05-06 13:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981668407 Treat tickets like records of your work biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981669963 2024-05-06 13:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981669963 Have an agenda for every meeting, and stick to it biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981670321 2024-05-06 13:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981670321 If you are waffling on decisions then document the arguments and take a group vote. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981672237 2024-05-06 13:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981672237 Keep team backlogs manageable, and managed for all BHL groups biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981673027 2024-05-06 13:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981673027 Respect the diversity of working hours across BHL biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981673488 2024-05-06 13:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981673488 Ensure proper testing and review of new features by the team via user acceptance testing. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981675923 2024-05-06 13:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981675923 Provide a safe space that allows all sides of an issue to be vocalized, ensure all main points are captured in the notes biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981676817 2024-05-06 13:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981676817 Make time for retrospectives at the end of each cycle to capture lessons learned biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981677324 2024-05-06 13:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981677324 Send professional development events, opportunities, etc. to the team listserv biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981677731 2024-05-06 13:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2981677731 Do what you said you were going to do. 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Initiate follow up communications with a sense of inquiry and acknowledgement of trust and respect for each other. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985433055 2024-05-08 17:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985433055 If a co-worker provides too much or too little detail, provide gentle feedback https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985433311 2024-05-08 17:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985433311 If responsibility for a task is unclear, ask. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985435605 2024-05-08 17:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985435605 Keep up the good work: using tasks in Confluence, sending out meeting recaps with Action Items, tracking work with tickets. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985435701 2024-05-08 17:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985435701 Take responsibility with clear intent to take ownership of the task/work. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985436320 2024-05-08 17:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985436320 Be on time, end on time. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985436819 2024-05-08 17:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985436819 Be mindful of tangents and derailing, even if unintentional. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985437325 2024-05-08 17:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985437325 Be fully engaged and present in meetings https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985438517 2024-05-08 17:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985438517 If a co-worker derails meetings, provide constructive feedback https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985438552 2024-05-08 17:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985438552 Use the Code of Conduct Channels if necessary. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985439716 2024-05-08 17:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985439716 Remember we are on the same team with the same goals. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985439852 2024-05-08 17:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985439852 Listen to understand, not just to respond. Value your colleagues differing opinions and expertise. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985440886 2024-05-08 17:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985440886 Refer back to prior decision-making and documentation when future discussions are in doubt. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985441837 2024-05-08 17:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985441837 Defer to the subject matter expert when in doubt. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985442737 2024-05-08 17:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985442737 Consider when other groups or committees need to weigh in on decision-making. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985442916 2024-05-08 17:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985442916 Giving non-experts equally weighted votes can lead to usability problems in the long run. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985444537 2024-05-08 17:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985444537 Although annoying, remember to be patient. Decisions by committee take buy-in and time. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985444650 2024-05-08 17:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985444650 Make more time for this critical piece of our team so that we can continue to hone our craft biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985444768 2024-05-08 17:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985444768 It's hard, but practice striking balance between resource and technical constraints and new development/directions. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985447019 2024-05-08 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985447019 Be open to viewpoints that you may not necessarily agree with. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985447869 2024-05-08 17:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985447869 Respect differing communication preferences (verbally, asynchronously, written, etc.) https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985447884 2024-05-08 17:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985447884 Practice deep listening to really "hear" people. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985448317 2024-05-08 17:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985448317 Respect the varying cadences of BHL committees & working groups. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985449044 2024-05-08 17:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985449044 Define your personal boundaries and be comfortable with saying no in a constructive way. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985449932 2024-05-08 17:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985449932 Stick to strategic goals and focus on what is practically achievable with time/resources available. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985450306 2024-05-08 17:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985450306 Don't take on more than you can handle. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985450395 2024-05-08 17:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985450395 When doing your work think of the people you serve, including yourself and your team. biodiversitylibrary https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985451501 2024-05-08 17:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985451501 Documentation is part of the whole. Give it the equal attention. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985452076 2024-05-08 17:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985452076 Trust yourself. You're doing your best for this moment. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985452093 2024-05-08 17:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985452093 I think that a bucket of regression tests would help in the context of MACAW. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985452253 2024-05-08 17:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985452253 Take project risks seriously as part of decision making processes. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985455180 2024-05-08 17:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985455180 Add automated tests... unit test and ui tests. https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985459621 2024-05-08 18:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/biodiversitylibrary/Bookmarks/wish/2985459621