Playbook

Everyone needs to be on the same page.

Key Takeways

The playbook equips members of the team to make the right decisions

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It is the playbook that turns a group of individuals into a team.

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The playbook symbolized effecting communication and coordination.

The only constant in life is change, which is why the playbook must stay fresh & relevant.

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Interesting Quotes

"Giving them that playbook means continuously communicating and reinforcing the organizations plans and core beliefs"
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"Through that process an organization acquires its character, personality, or culture."
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The A-Team in Practice

These examples demonstrate how companies use (or in one case, failed to use) their playbooks to establish a common understanding among employees, foster a shared culture, and guide decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Apple

Apple is known for its commitment to design and innovation. The company's playbook, as reflected in its internal culture, emphasizes simplicity, attention to detail, and a focus on creating products that enrich the lives of users.

MasterBorn

MasterBorn, a software development agency based in Nashville with a thriving team of product experts in Poland anchors themselves in their values of Growth, Efficiency, Clarity and Acceptance. These values orient decision-making, client & team interactions and greatly influence the hiring process.

Theranos

Theranos, a health technology company, faced significant challenges and ultimately dissolved after it was revealed that the company's technology did not work as claimed. The lack of transparency, accountability, and a clear playbook for handling scientific and business challenges played a role in its demise.

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