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Working Agreement

“Working Agreement” is a short 60-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Leadership domain. 5-7 detailed rules for daily team operations (meetings, replies, vacations, decisions). It draws on Agile / Spotify Squad Model. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

5-7 detailed rules for daily team operations (meetings, replies, vacations, decisions).

60 min Beginner

Goal

Avoid recurring friction over "how we work" by pre-agreeing on rules instead of solving each time.

Steps

1

Gather team. Ask: "What recurring disputes are about method, not substance?"

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

1-3 hidden friction points emerge that were silently draining the team.

Evidence base

School: Agile / Spotify Squad Model

Founders: Scrum Alliance · Henrik Kniberg (2001)

Emerged with Agile (2001) and became core in Scrum. Popularized at Spotify (2012) as Squad model.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Working Agreement" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "Working Agreement"?

1-3 hidden friction points emerge that were silently draining the team. In the short term: Within a month, "method" disputes drop 50%+. Team focuses on "substance".

Is "Working Agreement" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Agile / Spotify Squad Model (Scrum Alliance, Henrik Kniberg (2001)). Emerged with Agile (2001) and became core in Scrum. Popularized at Spotify (2012) as Squad model.

Is "Working Agreement" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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