Building a culture

Here, we provide some key phrases and expressions you might need for discussing how the team works together and deciding on a code of conduct.

8. What do we really want?

Nisha: So, do we all agree that blaming and criticizing others in the team is unacceptable?

Ria: Absolutely. Do we value a supportive collaborative culture? John: That too, but there are times when we can work in isolation. Ria: I don’t enjoy working in isolation.

Nisha: And that’s why we need to coordinate the tasks differently. Brian, can you handle the coordination? in isolation isoliert supportive (sich gegenseitig) unterstützend

9. More productive

Nisha: Let’s look at the specifics. The weekly meetings. Who will attend the core meetings?

Ria: If we’re not in the core meetings, we miss out on the decisions. I would feel disconnected. Nisha: I feel this should be up to the group.

John: While I think it’s important everyone should have a chance to express their views, too many meetings are unproductive.

Ria: So many questions still! How often should the whole team meet up? And how do we decide on the agendas?

Brian: They’re very good points. Ria: Who will write the minutes, sign off on them and circulate them? This kind of thing adds to our workload.

Nisha: OK, there’s clearly still a lot to discuss. Let’s have lunch first. agenda Tagesordnung core Kern; hier: Hauptdisconnected: feel ~ sich abgekoppelt fühlen minutes Protokoll

10. Making promises

Nisha: Is everyone happy with an email ban at the weekend?

Brian: Absolutely.

Ria: But we agree to respond to emails within 24 hours during normal working hours.

Brian: Did you add we agree that we will all come prepared to every meeting and actively participate? And, in addition, we will keep everyone informed of our individual progress.

Nisha: Yes, I’ve got those points, too. As well as we will be punctual. John: And we will share information and best practice.

Nisha: Perfect. I’ve also added that to our protocol. I think we have our very own rules of conduct. I’ll circulate them this afternoon. ban Verbot working hours Arbeitszeit

11. What a team!

Nisha: We finished in record time!

Ria: Woohoo!

Nisha: It’s so important that we share and celebrate our success. We get to go on a team-building event. All expenses paid. One that will suit this team of rock stars. We could spend the day at a rock-climbing centre. How does that sound to everyone?

Brian: Excellent!

John: I’m in!

Nisha: Not so fast… I’d like to hear other ideas before we decide. It’s only fair that everyone should get a chance to express their preferences. Send me your suggestions in an email and we’ll take a vote in our next meeting. The budget is limited, so no trips to New York, I’m afraid! I’m in! ifml. Ich bin dabei! take a vote (on sth.) (über etw.) abstimmen