by Jo Tran | Aug 11, 2017
How we roll (in-person) So many projects get derailed because of basic differences in people’s working styles. “How we roll” is a quick and painless way to surface differences right from the start, as team members plot themselves on a poster showing...
by Jo Tran | Aug 10, 2017
Map your duos Finding a rhythm with each of the people you work with—whether it’s your boss, a teammate, someone you manage—is often the key to producing brilliant work. At SYPartners, we call these relationships “duos.” Great duo partners don’t just...
by Jo Tran | Jul 26, 2017
Operating Principles When teams jump into doing the work without establishing how they want to collaborate, it’s a recipe for clashing and miscommunication. Operating Principles provides a structure for the team to draft 4-6 ground rules everyone can agree on and...
by Jo Tran | Jul 26, 2017
I’m working on At the start of any project, it’s important to know if people are trying to learn new skills or break bad habits. This tool provides a helpful way to share that information and foster a discussion about ways the team can help. INCLUDES:ZIP file...
by Jo Tran | Jul 26, 2017
Icebreaker questions This is a starter set of stellar icebreaker questions, bound to help any new team get to know each other better. INCLUDES:PDF instructions & questions (1 page) DOWNLOAD SHARE THIS...
