"When we buy a toaster, it comes with information to help us get the best out of the toaster, including instructions for how to keep it in good working order, what the various buttons do and indicators mean, and what not to do (e.g., submerge it in water). Why can't we have a user manual so that we could more easily understand the people who work with and for us - their preferences and behaviors, what their various indicators mean, and how to work effectively"
"If we create a user manual for ourselves, and each member of the team we lead creates one for themselves, we can then share them to help us get to know each other a bit better. Our user manuals help us understand people and their behaviors and save us time in appreciating how each of us is unique and has different strengths, preferences, and reactions."
A personal user manual explains individual work style, preferences, habits, and practical tips for working effectively with a person. Personal manuals make individual differences visible, clarifying indicators, behaviors, strengths, and reactions. Sharing manuals across a team builds mutual understanding, saves time, and reduces misunderstandings by setting expectations and preferred approaches. The process of creating a manual increases self-awareness about behaviors and their impacts on colleagues. Widespread adoption of personal manuals across a team helps find common ground, acknowledge differences, strengthen relationships, and accelerate collaboration by providing actionable guidance for interacting with each team member.
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