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2011-03-16T05:43:02.882-04:00

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While it's important to identify shared values (as with the XP values you list), pairing that conversation with a description of the principles behind those values helps to uncover the beliefs behind them. When I work with team to draft their initial charter or revise it in ongoing chartering, we discuss values, then write 1 or 2 statements of principles that support those values. e.g., "We value Openness; therefore, we agree that Openness is not an end in itself, but a means to an end. We encourage everyone to speak up on topics that concern them or the team as a whole." Different teams (or couples) might describe the Openness principles very differently. For this team, the emphasis on Openness as a value related mostly to open discussion and ensuring that everyone's agenda was on the table. For another team, Openness might have more to do with sharing new knowledge.

Values and principles form a powerful base to guide team decision making and support alignment on purpose.

Thanks for bringing up the discussion,
Diana

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