Respect Card
Card for promoting respect and appreciative interaction within teams.
PURPOSE
Respectful interaction is the foundation of every productive collaboration, yet in daily work, appreciation and respect can easily be neglected, especially under pressure. The Respect Card makes the basics of respectful collaboration explicit and provides a shared reference for the team. It helps clearly communicate and uphold expectations for how team members treat each other.
HOW TO USE
The Respect Card is introduced to the team and discussed together to create a shared understanding of respectful interaction. It can be placed as a physical card in the workspace or shared digitally. In retrospectives or team check-ins, it serves as a reflection framework to evaluate how well the team lives the defined behaviors.
WHAT IT IS
The Respect Card is a compact checklist or reminder card that summarizes key behaviors for respectful and appreciative interaction within teams. It contains concrete, observable behaviors such as active listening, letting others finish speaking, constructive feedback, and valuing diversity. The card serves as a quick reference and reminder in daily work.
EXAMPLE
Example: After a stressful product launch, you notice that the team's tone has become rougher - people are being interrupted, contributions are being ignored. You use the Respect Card in the next team meeting as a check-in exercise, where each team member reflects on how they show respect and where they see room for improvement.