User Manual of Me
Document personal work styles and preferences for better collaboration.
PURPOSE
Misunderstandings and conflicts in teams often arise because team members have different work styles and needs that aren't transparent. The User Manual of Me makes personal preferences and work habits explicitly visible. This enables colleagues to collaborate effectively from the start and avoid unnecessary friction.
HOW TO USE
Each team member individually fills out a canvas describing their preferred communication style, working hours, strengths, weaknesses, and quirks. The completed canvases are then shared and discussed within the team. The format is particularly well suited for onboarding new team members or kicking off new projects.
WHAT IT IS
The User Manual of Me is a structured canvas format by Atlassian in which individuals create their personal user guide. It includes fields for preferred communication channels, work rhythm, motivators, stress triggers, and feedback preferences. The canvas serves as a personal profile document for team collaboration.
EXAMPLE
Example: You join a new Scrum team and notice that your colleague keeps calling you at 8 AM, even though you're not productive until 10. With the User Manual of Me, you document your work preferences — such as focus times, preferred communication channels, and feedback style. This helps you avoid friction right from the start.