12 Prompts to Understand your Working Style and Set Better Boundaries

Reflecting on these prompts could help you gauge your working style, have a bit more control over your day and set boundaries with clarity and confidence. Let me know what else you'd add to this list?

Time of the day & energy

  • What time of the day are you most productive?

  • When do you have the most energy for teamwork?

  • How many hours a day do you need for independent work?

  • What could a good EOD and EOW shutdown routine look like?

Sensemaking

  • How do you process information—solo/group, verbal/written, quiet/chaos?

  • Are you naturally a big-picture of details-oriented thinker?

  • What is your tolerance for uncertainty at work?

Communication

  • Do you need daily, bi-weekly or weekly touchpoints with your team?

  • How comfortable are you asking for help, and through which formats–slack (semi-formal), casual run-in (informal), email/ meeting (formal)?

  • What is your preferred meeting style—in-person, walking, video, or audio-only?

  • Which communication medium are you most skilled in—written, verbal, non-verbal, visual, or audio-visual?

Psychological safety

  • How do you need to feel in order to do good work—rested, appreciated, sense of ownership, autonomy, or something else?

  • How often do you like to hear/give feedback, and in what format?

  • How could you communicate your needs and style effectively and safely?

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