High-performing teams are autonomous, engaged, and effective. Sounds great... but how do you develop those qualities? At Atlassian, we collected the every-day techniques our best teams use into the Team Playbook. It's our way of scaling smart practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company as we grow. Now, we're making our "secret sauce" not so secret. Don't expect a lot of ivory tower theory in this session. Instead, you'll walk away with five techniques your team can use right now to do the best work of your lives.

1. How Atlassian teams are winning
with the Team Playbook
(And so can you!)

2. Great teams =
right tools + right
people + right practices

3. We believe behind every great human
achievement, there is a team. Our mission
is to unleash the potential of every team.
OUR MISSION

4. WHAT’S INSIDE?
Workshops
for assessing team health,
uncovering new ideas, and
understanding your role.
Activities
that build the connection with
your customers and each other.
Techniques
for going about your every-day
work in a more effective way.

5. TRY THE HEALTH MONITOR
Why
Define roles in a group
decision.
When
Any time a high-stakes or high-
impact decision comes up.
Who
Your project team, sponsor,
SMEs, and stakeholders.

6. Agenda
Health Monitor
Objectives & key results (OKRs)
Project poster
DACI framework

7. TRY THE HEALTH MONITOR
Why
Define roles in a group
decision.
When
Any time a high-stakes or high-
impact decision comes up.
Who
Your project team, sponsor,
SMEs, and stakeholders.

8. WHAT’S INSIDE?
Job to be done
So you know when and why to
run the play.
Vital stats
Length, materials, who to
involve, etc.
Instructions
Step-by-step guidance with tips
and examples.

9. Objectives &
key results

11. Shared understanding
You have consensus on the
“what”, “why”, and “how”.
OKRs and team health
Velocity
You’re making steady
progress and learning along
the way.
Value & metrics
You understand why your
work is important, and how
to measure success.

12. Confluence Blueprint
Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)
Objective Key Results and owner Monthly Status
Predicted
score
Final EOQ
Score
Objective 1
Key Result 1 Owner Key Result 1 status Key Result 1
predicted score
Key Result 2 Owner Key Result 2 status Key Result 2
predicted score
Key Result 3 Owner Key Result 3 status Key Result 3
predicted score
Objective 2
Key Result 1 Owner Key Result 1 status Key Result 1
predicted score
Key Result 2 Owner Key Result 2 status Key Result 2
predicted score
Key Result 3 Owner Key Result 3 status Key Result 3
predicted score
Objective 3
Key Result 1 Owner Key Result 1 status Key Result 1
predicted score
Key Result 2 Owner Key Result 2 status Key Result 2
predicted score
Key Result 3 Owner Key Result 3 status Key Result 3
predicted score

13. TRY OKRS
Why
Set ambitious goals and stay
focused on them.
When
Quarterly… half-yearly…
whatever works for you.
Who
Your team and the teams
around you.

14. Confluence Blueprint
Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)
Objective Key Results and owner Monthly Status
Predicted
score
Final EOQ
Score
Objective 1
Key Result 1 Owner Key Result 1 status Key Result 1
predicted score
Key Result 2 Owner Key Result 2 status Key Result 2
predicted score
Key Result 3 Owner Key Result 3 status Key Result 3
predicted score
Objective 2
Key Result 1 Owner Key Result 1 status Key Result 1
predicted score
Key Result 2 Owner Key Result 2 status Key Result 2
predicted score
Key Result 3 Owner Key Result 3 status Key Result 3
predicted score
Objective 3
Key Result 1 Owner Key Result 1 status Key Result 1
predicted score
Key Result 2 Owner Key Result 2 status Key Result 2
predicted score

15. Project
poster

17. One-pager
You have an up-to-date
project summary, shared with
the team and stakeholders
Project posters and team health
Shared understanding
You have consensus on the
“what”, “why”, and “how”.

18. Project poster
Confluence Blueprint
Project poster
Confluence Blueprint
How does this project fit with the strategy?
Team project owner Team members Project status: Active / Inactive / Shipped
Problem space
Why are we doing this?
PROBLEM STATEMENT
What problem/need are you trying to solve/fulfill?
IMPACT OF THIS PROBLEM
What’s the impact of this problem on our customers and to our business?
How do we judge success?
Possible solutions
Validation
What we already know:
What data or insights do you have to validate this?
Link to details:

19. TRY A PROJECT POSTER
Why
Refine your thinking and share
info with stakeholders.
When
Throughout the “envisioning”
phase.
Who
Your project team, sponsor, and
stakeholders.

21. DACI

23. Shared understanding
You have consensus on the
“what”, “why”, and “how”.
DACI and team health
Balanced team
You have the right people,
and everyone’s role is
understood.
Decision making
You make timely decisions,
taking long- and short-term
trade-offs into account.

24. Confluence Blueprint
DACI Decision
FAQ
Q1: A1:
References
Relevance Link
Follow-up action items
Title = to do
Option 1: Do Nothing Option 2: Option 3:
Description
Roll out plan
Pro/Cons List pros List cons List pros List cons List pros List cons
Risks .
Estimated cost
and effort
Add costs Add effort Add costs Add effort Add costs Add effort

25. TRY THE DACI FRAMEWORK
Why
Define roles in a group
decision.
When
Any time a high-stakes or high-
impact decision comes up.
Who
Your project team, sponsor,
SMEs, and stakeholders.

27. atlassianteamplaybook.com

28. WHAT’S NEXT?
Explore
Browse the plays and Health
Monitors.
Bookmark
You’ll want to come back to it
later.
Join
Sign up for the Team Playbook
newsletter.

29. Thank you!
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