The Dream Team Nightmare

Get to Know the Team

Before meeting individually with the team members, you prepare an agenda to get the most value from each one-on-one conversation. You take out a pack of mini sticky notes. You always carry some because they always come in handy.

First, you write out the three headings that give your plan a structure, one per sticky note.

• ​To Do​

• ​In Progress​

• ​Done​

Next, you write out each of the following topics, one per sticky note. The sticky notes form the proposed conversation plan. They also serve as a reminder of the topics to be covered, as well as enable you to keep track of progress during the meeting.

• ​Ice Breaker​

• ​Professional Background​

• ​Agile Experience​

• ​3 Wishes​

• ​???​

You take this opportunity to mentally rehearse ...