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IMO, these seem to me to be a friendly way of dictating process to others.
These are becoming a trend and I think they can be useful if they are sincere like the one here. Especially as a way to onboard to new projects or teams in a remote/hybrid world. The challenge I've seen regarding user manuals however is that people immediately discount them. They aren't willing to sit down and think about how they want to operate as an individual. So they poorly write one instead of giving it effort.…
I can see them being useful, but honestly, this manual is too long. Give me the quick start guide I don't want to learn 35 rules and their context. Give me the five most important points that make you tick.
I think the author forgot to include the "me" part of these sections as generalized tips are not personal. EX: how to give me feedback -> 3 ways I enjoy getting feedback.
To me, it seems a little condescending to be told how to act toward someone. On some level it is helpful to know your teammates, but on the other hand it can come across as self centered, like you think you're special and require special instructions for interacting with. I'm sure you have good intentions in creating this, but if someone gave this to me I would instantly thing "oh man this person is going to be high…
Sounds like a lot like on-line dating profiles.
To me, it seems a little condescending to be told how to act toward someone. On some level it is helpful to know your teammates, but on the other hand it can come across as self centered, like you think you're special and require special instructions for interacting with. I'm sure you have good intentions in creating this, but if someone gave this to me I would instantly thing "oh man this person is going to be high…
The corporate language is a turn off. If we are dealing with human problems, the sterile corporate speak isn't going to get us to a solution.
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The corporate language is a turn off. If we are dealing with human problems, the sterile corporate speak isn't going to get us to a solution.
Can you point to specific examples? This is very much a living document, always looking for ways to improve it.
Also if you are my peer, you setting expectations like that is inappropriate.