The Synergy Code For Managers | Little Red Notebook

The Synergy Code.

Manager’s User Guide Template

Unlock Your Leadership Potential and Transform Team Dynamics

This template is designed to help managers articulate their unique leadership style, set expectations, and align their team for success. Use this guide as a foundation for connection, clarity, and collaboration within your workplace.

This is a plug-and-play resource you can customise to reflect your personal leadership style. By completing this guide, you’ll empower your team to work in alignment with your values and expectations, driving trust and performance.

How to Use This Template

Customise each section to reflect your leadership style and team dynamics.
Share the completed guide with your team during onboarding or at the start of a new project.

Let's start with the basics...

Your name

Company name

Section 1

WHO I AM AS A LEADER

Background and Journey

1. What inspired you to become a leader?

2. Share your career highlights and what excites you about working with this team.

Leadership Philosophy

1. Define how you approach leading others.

2. Are you a coach, a strategist, or an empowerment-focused leader?

Core Values

1. Identify three non-negotiable principles that drive your decisions.

2. Examples: Transparency, trust, innovation.

Section 2

MY COMMUNICATION STYLE

Preferred Channels

1. What’s the best way for your team to reach you?

Feedback Approach

1. Outline how you give and receive feedback.

Availability

1. Set expectations for response times and availability.

Section 3

DECISION-MAKING APPROACH

How I Make Decisions

1. Explain how you balance collaboration with independent decision-making.

When I need input

1. Highlight the scenarios where team involvement is crucial.

Section 4

WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU

Work Standards

1. Articulate your expectations around quality, deadlines, and ownership.

Accountability

1. Clarify how you handle mistakes and setbacks.

Autonomy

1. Define how much independence you expect from your team.

Section 5

FEEDBACK & DEVELOPMENT

Feedback Cycles

1. How often do you provide feedback, and in what format?

Development Opportunities

1. Outline how you support professional growth.

Section 6

MY TAKE ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Flexibility

1. Define your expectations for flexibility and availability.

Boundaries

1. Set clear boundaries for after-hours work and weekend communication.

Section 7

MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT ME

1. Share what’s sometimes misinterpreted about your leadership style.

Section 8

MY VISION FOR THE TEAM

Big Picture Goals

1. Share your long-term vision for the team and how their roles contribute.

How You fit

1. Encourage your team to align their personal goals with the bigger picture.

Extraordinary Awaits.

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