From 4e7a8013ae0355d3ac57a3cd31d2d49079c10318 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris McGillicuddy <108031970+chris-mcgillicuddy@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2022 17:43:29 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Short goals for Fleet's values.md (#8931) These edits address items 3, 4, and 8 from the handbook notes doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17BhgTqCI5255RY71m5ri3nDx71DqmfYwyJmRe_nJ4Ns/edit I'm happy to revise as necessary. --- handbook/company/README.md | 17 ++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/handbook/company/README.md b/handbook/company/README.md index 94e92b0619..e8690ed5e0 100644 --- a/handbook/company/README.md +++ b/handbook/company/README.md @@ -35,12 +35,19 @@ Fleet's values are a set of five ideals adopted by everyone on the team. They d 1. ๐Ÿ”ด Empathy 2. ๐ŸŸ  Ownership -3. ๐ŸŸข Balance +3. ๐ŸŸข Results 4. ๐Ÿ”ต Objectivity 5. ๐ŸŸฃ Openness When a new team member joins Fleet, they adopt the values, from day one. This way, even as the company grows, everybody knows what to expect from the people with whom they work. Having a shared mindset keeps us quick and determined. +Take a look at our reading list to learn more about what formed Fleetโ€™s values: +- *[The Five Dysfunctions of a Team](https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Five-Dysfunctions-of-a-Team-Audiobook/B002V08E64?qid=1669759641&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=F4N1FPH76FB5VTSX90SV)* +- *[The Goal](https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Goal-Audiobook/B00IFG88SM)* +- *[The Phoenix Project](https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Phoenix-Project-Audiobook/B00VAZZY32)* +- *[No Forms. No Spam. No Cold Calls.](https://www.audible.com/pd/No-Forms-No-Spam-No-Cold-Calls-Audiobook/B08KTS5F49)* +- *[The Charisma Myth](https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Charisma-Myth-Audiobook/B008EM9PAM)* + ### ๐Ÿ”ด Empathy Empathy leads to better understanding, better communication, and better decisions. Try to understand what people may be going through, so you can help make it better. @@ -108,8 +115,8 @@ Empathy leads to better understanding, better communication, and better decision - You are on a hero's journey (motivate yourself intrinsically with self-talk; even boring tasks are more motivating, fun, and effective when you care). -### ๐ŸŸข Balance -Between overthinking and rushing, there is a [golden mean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_%28philosophy%29). +### ๐ŸŸข Results +We work to get results. How we work determines the results we deliver. Between overthinking and rushing, there's a [golden mean](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_%28philosophy%29). We balance speed and sustainability to build high-quality products. - [Iterate](https://youtu.be/BW6TWwNZzIQ) your work. - Look for ways to make frequent, small changes. Small changes provide faster feedback. They are easier to reason about when debugging. @@ -139,6 +146,10 @@ Between overthinking and rushing, there is a [golden mean](https://en.wikipedia. ### ๐Ÿ”ต Objectivity +- Make money + - Remember, our objective as a company is to make money. + - Rest assured, there will always be a free version of Fleet. + - Never sacrifice the user experience for the bottom line. - Be curious. - Ask great questions & take the time to listen truly. - Listen intently to feedback and genuinely try to understand (especially constructive criticism).