Group-norms

[GaiSamuel]

Our Group Norms🤝

Summary🤏

Our team prioritizes trust through accountability, open communication, and mutual respect. We collaborate inclusively, value each member’s contributions, and resolve challenges with a focus on solutions, not blame, while respecting time, flexibility, and psychological safety. Leadership is approached collaboratively, and norms evolve to maintain relevance, supported by thorough documentation and consistent standards.

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Group Norms 📋

Building Trust.🫂

• Cognitive Trust: We will deliver high-quality work on time, communicate proactively, and support others in areas of strength while seeking help where needed.
• Affective Trust: We’ll share openly, focus on solutions (not blame), and seek all voices before decisions.

Repairing Trust 🤝

• We’ll address misunderstandings privately first, then escalate if unresolved.
• We’ll acknowledge mistakes sincerely, take ownership, and update the group transparently.

Balancing Discussion and Debate 💬⚖️

• We’ll discuss exploring ideas inclusively, debating to resolve disagreements, or weighing options.

Respect for Time and Preparation ⌚⏳

• We’ll set agendas in advance, start meetings on time (with a 5-minute grace period), and end with clear next steps.
• We’ll keep synchronous meetings focused; use async tools (Slack/WhatsApp) for quick updates.
• We’ll ensure our availability by committing to being accessible for updates on the project on Slack/WhatsApp/GitHub discussions.

Communication 🗣️

• We’ll use Google Docs/GitHub Discussions for documentation, virtual meetings for decisions, and prioritize open dialogue.

Honoring Contributions and Criticisms

• We’ll recognize all input fairly. Critique kindly and constructively, never dismissing or belittling anyone.

Upholding Shared Responsibility

• We’ll avoid unilateral blame instead, address challenges as a team. We’ll also trust others to own their tasks without micromanaging.

Inclusivity🤝

• We’ll consult all members before finalizing decisions, ensuring that there are no silent overrides and that rejections of suggestions are explained.

Psychological Safety🤝

• We’ll prioritize psychological Safety by sharing stories, listening actively, and fostering a friendly tone even in disagreements.

Staying Adaptive and Forgiving🙏

• We’ll assume positive intent. Revisiting norms as needed to accommodate differences and growth.