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How to work with me

Fill this in once, before your next hire starts. It's not meant to be exhaustive - just enough so they're not guessing at how you actually operate for the first fortnight. Skip anything that doesn't apply, then copy or print it and hand it over on day one.

Your name

1. Hours and availability

My working hours areTime zoneI'm offlineIf something's urgent outside those hours, here's how to reach me

2. How we communicate

For quick things, useFor anything that needs a record, useExpect a reply withinI'm not big on

3. Meeting rhythm

We'll have a standing check-inMeetings you should expect to be inMeetings you can skip unless invited

4. Decisions and escalation

Decide this yourselfFlag this to me firstIf you're not sure which one it is

5. Tools and access

You'll need logins forAsk this person if you get stuck on accessWhere things live (docs, tasks, files)

6. How I give feedback

I'll give feedbackThe fastest way to know you're on trackIf I haven't said anything, that means

7. A bit about me

Something I care about more than most managersA pet peeveWhat good looks like to me, in one line

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