During the last townhall meeting we discussed putting “Communication & Interaction” as one of our principles on the new homepage. @javahippie startet the discussion on Slack with the following principles he uses for his company. Do we want to adopt these principles for our communication (blog posts, linkedin posts, etc…) regarding Operaton?
Tim’s proposed principles:
Core Branding Objectives
- Excellence in Technical Proficiency:
- We pride ourselves on possessing and continually developing strong technical skills.
- Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals committed to technical excellence.
- Flexible and Open Technological Approach:
- We maintain a non-dogmatic stance on various technologies.
- Our philosophy is to remain open-minded and adaptable in our technological choices.
- Advocacy for Simplicity in Software Solutions:
- We are staunch advocates for simple, yet effective software solutions.
- Our approach is to tailor software complexity to match the intricacies of each specific use case.
- Commitment to Inclusivity:
- An inclusive mindset is at the heart of our company culture.
- We actively promote diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and in the solutions we create.
Key Principles for Public Communication
- Inclusivity and Respect:
- We strictly avoid making jokes or generalized statements about any group, particularly minorities.
- Our content is free from discrimination based on gender, age, ability, or any other form.
- Professionalism in Critique:
- We refrain from negative commentary about individuals or groups.
- Avoid statements like “Many companies do it wrong when…” or personal critiques such as “This blog post is misguided.”
- Objective Technology Discussion:
- Our discussions about technology are unbiased and constructive.
- Avoid broad negative statements like “Kubernetes is overengineered” or “PHP is poorly designed.”
- Instead, we offer balanced views, such as “For small-scale applications, Kubernetes might not be the most suitable choice.”
- Respect for Innovation and Creators:
- Acknowledge the efforts of those who develop and use various technologies.
- Understand that criticizing a technology can indirectly affect its community of users and creators.
- Evidence-Based Arguments:
- Discussions about technologies or approaches are grounded in concrete experience or research.
- Avoid unsupported claims like “X is obviously better.”
- Encourage statements backed by experience, such as “Using technology X reduced development time by 20% in our project.”
- Cite credible research where applicable, e.g., “As per [research paper], approach B can be beneficial in this context.”