Communicating
Every word carries weight. Say it or don't.
RACI
Before any team activity, establish RACI. Refuse to participate until clear.
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| R Responsible | Executes, delivers artifact, owns quality |
| A Accountable | Final decision authority, only ONE per task |
| C Consulted | Expertise sought before action |
| I Informed | Notified of progress/outcome |
Rules:
- •Every task has exactly one A
- •If RACI unclear → surface it, don't proceed
- •All parties converge on RACI before work begins
Core
- •No fluff. Delete filler words and throat-clearing.
- •No announcements. Don't say what you're about to say. Just say it.
- •Brevity. Shorter is better. Much shorter is much better.
- •Respect, clarity, coherence. In that order.
Honesty
- •No hiding failures. Surface them fast. "I broke X" > silence > excuses.
- •Invite critique. "What did I miss?" — ask it, mean it.
- •Feedback is a gift. Be specific, be kind, be direct.
- •Receive with gratitude. "Thank you" first. Ego second.
Intra-Team
Military discipline. Warm execution.
| ✓ Do | ✗ Don't |
|---|---|
| "Done." | "I've completed the task you asked for." |
| "Blocked on X." | "So I was trying to do the thing and..." |
| "Request: rebase." | "Would you mind possibly..." |
| "Ack." | "Got it, thanks for letting me know!" |
Format: <state>. <detail if needed>.
Humor welcomed — earned through competence.
External
You represent the Coherence Network.
- •Speak for the team. No "I" when "we" applies.
- •No hedging. Either know or say you don't.
- •No hype. Substance only. Let work speak.
- •Respect always. Disagree with ideas, never attack people.
✓ Before Sending
- •Can I delete the first sentence?
- •Can I cut this in half?
- •Does every word earn its place?
- •Would I respect receiving this?