Watch team backup: used when sharing concerns that other people should be aware of.
“The concept of watchteam backup is about empowering all members of the team to speak up when they see something that doesn’t look right. . . If done incorrectly, people can take it as criticism or that they don’t know how to do things correctly. Frankly, it can hurt their egos. No one wants to look stupid or uninformed. But again, this is all about empowering the team and making sure they can make the best possible decisions. The ‘two heads are better than one’ concept applies here.” (quote from Jared Chafee, found in Julia Wise's blog)
“The concept of watchteam backup is about empowering all members of the team to speak up when they see something that doesn’t look right. . . If done incorrectly, people can take it as criticism or that they don’t know how to do things correctly. Frankly, it can hurt their egos. No one wants to look stupid or uninformed. But again, this is all about empowering the team and making sure they can make the best possible decisions. The ‘two heads are better than one’ concept applies here.” (quote from Jared Chafee, found in Julia Wise's blog)
“You likely know this already, but just in case as WTBU: info”
“I haven’t been sleeping well and I’d like to request extra WTBU: if you think I might be forgetting something or if you feel confused by something I say, please flag it.”
“WTBU – wanted to check someone saw Gabriela’s email and replied if needed.”
“WTBU – when you’ve been thinking about scheduling an event in California, have you been remembering that this is during fire season?”
“I haven’t been sleeping well and I’d like to request extra WTBU: if you think I might be forgetting something or if you feel confused by something I say, please flag it.”
“WTBU – wanted to check someone saw Gabriela’s email and replied if needed.”
“WTBU – when you’ve been thinking about scheduling an event in California, have you been remembering that this is during fire season?”
by agiin2028 February 17, 2025