Our first OKR cycle started off strong, our OKR coach introduced the concept and methodology to our team, we had the review and retrospective based on our previous metrics, and began the planning session...this is where things got a little fuzzy. Disclaimer, we're okay with fuzzy, and it is usually necessary to learn and try something new...

In the next section of my 'Working with Tyler' document, I discuss areas I aim to improve. Doing this, helped me critically assess my progress towards the goals and expectations I've set for myself and others. It serves as a daily or weekly checkpoint that keeps my growth on track and transparently communicates my focus areas to colleagues. More importantly, it underscores my openness to feedback from others.

In a recent conversation with a colleague, we delved into a frequently overlooked aspect of our work life—bringing one's full self to the workplace. He shared an "aha" moment that occurred during a face-to-face discussion with another team member. It dawned on him that he could contribute far more to their global working group than he initially thought. Previously, he believed his role was merely to represent a regional viewpoint and follow the processes defined by a few global team members.

The first section my "working with me doc" is about My Commitments to You and My Expectations from You. This reflection was a lot of fun and helped me better understand what I value. It is a long list right now and I can't decide which to remove...over time I imagine it will shrink a bit.

Have you heard about "working with me" documents? They're worth doing, even if you never share them with anyone. In this series, I'll explain my experience and results.