Q. I'll avoid raising these issues...
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There are always awkward conversations, or things we don't want to bring up in fear of rocking the boat, or your concerns might be dismissed. Putting pen to paper and including them in a team manual can help hugely, even if you don't share it. It can help you find the words to express what you're feeling or avoiding saying out loud.
How to find your answer:
1. If you have to think too hard about this, they're possibly not issue you worry about - that's okay, not everyone avoids raising topics they want to talk about.
2. Just start writing, sometimes, once you get into flow, it'll start to come out. Think about the grumbles and chats over coffee with colleagues where you talk about things frustrating you - but don't talk about louder, or the things you wish you'd want to say, but don't feel comfortable.
3. This is one of those questions you can answer for yourself, rather than having to include in your public Manual.
Answer this question yourself, and send it to your team, so they can answer too!
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