How to Agree on Social Norms

Working Agreements - Creating a Safe Environment

We've all encountered that colleague who consistently arrives late to meetings, dresses inappropriately, or communicates in a manner more suited to a nightclub than the workplace.

These behaviours, while often unintentional, disrupt social norms in the office.

Team dynamics are shaped by observing and emulating others' behaviours, often without explicit discussion. This is where working agreements come in.

By developing these agreements, you transform implicit norms into explicit guidelines, clarifying what is acceptable and what is not in the workplace.

This process lays the foundation for a comfortable and productive office environment, ensuring everyone understands and respects each other's boundaries.