<aside> 💡 If you want more background of why I thought this manual is important, check out this blog post or follow me on instagram

</aside>

<aside> 💡 Make a copy of this file on the top right corner of the page, and fill it out with the information you want others to know in order to work with you more effectively.

Try to format your answers as short straightforward bullet points.

</aside>

1. Introduction

• Personal Background: Briefly introduce yourself, including your role, experience, and any relevant background information.
  • This can be anything that’s relevant for you (region you are from, what identity you feel strongly about, the small milestones that defined your journey thus far etc.)
  • You can include a fun fact or two (hobbies, favorite quote, historical figure you would want to have dinner with)

2. Communication Style

• Preferred Communication Methods: Specify your preferred channels (e.g., email, instant messaging, phone calls, in-person meetings) and any tools you use regularly (e.g., Slack, Zoom).
  • Examples:
    • I prefer text over phone calls.
    • I want to schedule everything on my calendar ahead of time.
    • I rely on impromptu messages, and usually send voice notes on WhatsApp.
• Response Time: Outline your typical response time for different communication methods.
  • Examples:
    • I am great at checking my email, and you can expect an answer in less than 24 hours
    • I do not check my messenger
    • I only use whatsapp, but given the volume of messages I receive, please anticipate some delays in getting back to you
• Meeting Preferences: Indicate your preferences for meetings, including preferred times, duration, and whether you prefer agendas in advance.
  • Examples:
    • I schedule my meetings in the morning only, afternoons are for deep focus work
    • I prefer meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays
    • I use Calendly to book all my meetings <include booking link>

3. Working Hours and Availability

• Typical Working Hours: Share your general working hours, including any flexibility.
• Best Times to Reach You: Highlight the best times to contact you for urgent and non-urgent matters.
• Availability: Mention any periods when you are usually unavailable (e.g., specific times during the day, regular meetings, personal commitments).

4. Collaboration Style

• Teamwork and Independence: Describe how you prefer to collaborate—whether you enjoy working closely with others or prefer to work alone and discuss outcomes afterwards.
• Feedback Preferences: Explain how you like to give and receive feedback, including the level of detail and form (written, verbal, etc.)
  • Examples:
    • I welcome feedback in person, as long it’s specific, constructive, and aims to assist
    • I prefer written feedback to allow me time to process it, and go back to it for reference
• Decision-Making Style: Share your approach to making decisions and involving others in the process.
  • Examples:
    • Do you have a more intuition or data driven approach for decisions?
    • What is your process for making decisions?

5. Work Habits and Preferences

• Organization and Planning: Outline your methods for organizing tasks and planning work (e.g., to-do lists, calendars, project management tools).
• Task Prioritization: Describe how you prioritize tasks and what criteria you use to determine priorities.
• Attention to Detail vs. Big Picture: Explain your focus—whether you tend to concentrate more on details or the broader vision.