When new execs start at my company, they fill out a “How to work with me” document. This isn’t unique to my company by any means, but it’s not anything I had seen prior to joining Spot as I never used it at either of my own companies. When used correctly, this document is a fantastic tool for growing teams and organizations. From my research, it looks like it’s been around for nearly a couple decades, but if you’re just now hearing about it for the first time, welcome to the club :)
Either way - at a high level, this document outlines who you are, where you live (i.e. what time zone you work in, which is especially useful if you work on a remote team), and typical working styles. You may also add some personalized content such as “here are some fun topics to bring up in our conversation”. The idea here is you can convey valuable information about yourself and your communication preferences when you start a new job or when a new person joins the team.
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