21 Personal Operating Manuals (POMs)
Optional but recommended one‑pager each teammate maintains to improve collaboration.
- Suggested Sections: Working hours & overlap, preferred comms (DM vs channel, response time), deep‑work windows, meeting preferences, strengths, growth areas, feedback style, decision style, pet peeves, fun facts.
- Where to Store: Project‑agnostic POMs live in the Team › POMs folder.
- Update Cadence: Review monthly or when your role/availability changes.
POM Template (1 page):
About me & role: …
Schedule & availability: …
Comms preferences: …
How to help me do my best work: …
How I like feedback: …
What I’m learning next: …
21.0.0.1 Additional Pointers:
Leads are requested to maintain a POM; ICs are encouraged.
Keep it to one page; update when your schedule or role changes.
Good POMs: Actionable, concise, and concrete—avoid generic statements; add examples (e.g., “Prefer 24h notice for meetings during deep‑work mornings”).
Privacy: Keep personal details optional; POMs are for work collaboration.
Linkage: Add your POM link to your Slack profile and the directory entry.