CoreProtocols
From SPA Wiki
Name
Core Protocols
References? Where can I read about it
Book: Software for your head Jim and Michele Mc Carthy
What is its central functionality?
Create and maintain a team in a state of shared vision:
- connectedness
- alignment
- vision
- decision
- action
e.g.
- Ask me
- Check in
- Perfection Game
What does the tool help me do?
working in teams faster, having great results in team and great time working together
What problem can it help me solve?
problems of teams facin complex tasks or projects
Why do I use this tool and not another one?
It is the most effective
Why is my world worse if I don't use it?
Then the team are less effective because of head gap
Why does it help solve the problem?
1) Because it relies on our natural need to connect and to help 2) it is formal and easy to learn
In which contexts is this tool useful?
context of a team that decided to get greater results
Who can benefit from using this tool?
Any team, Teams of teams or company/organisation
What abilities do people need to have to be able to benefit from this tool?
open-mindedness, overcome the voice of judgement, fear or cynicism
What are the main benefits of using this tool?
team with shared vision creating great product/services
Are there any side-benefits from using this tool?
connecting oneself again with our personal greatness
What are the downsides of using this product?
It is unusual and can frighten people Its formality can repel non technical people
Are there any dangers/risks involved?
creating a gap between "booted" team and non booted teams
In what situations would this tool NOT work for people?
no management buy in no appropriate coaching for learing the tool
Can this tool be overused?
Using it in every situation (non work related)
Does the tool really solve all the problem or are there aspects not solved?
All teams working on a complex task can use the core protocols
Are there any tradeoffs?
people who just learned how to use the tool shouldn't assume others should conform to it
Can using this tool cause other problems?
depending on your environment
Do I need to use other tools in order to get the full benefit from this tool?
no
Other Information
There is work in progress to develop a less formal version of the core protocols
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