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Collaborative knowledge workspace

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Proven Plays from the leader in effective teamwork

Improved performance

Running Plays regularly can improve team performance by 15-20% (Lievens & Sackett, 2017).

Increased effectiveness

Teams with clear goals are 4.5x more likely to collaborate effectively and get work done faster (Teamwork Lab).

Faster progress

When teams plan and track work in consistent ways, they can devote 13% more time to the work that matters (Teamwork Lab).

Featured Plays

Align work to goals

Goal-setting

OKRs

Define what objectives to achieve and track progress with measurable key results.

Decision-making

DACI Decision Making Framework

Assign clear roles to ensure effective collaboration and accountability during the decision-making process.

Project planning

Project Kick-Off

Build consensus on objectives, timing, scope, and decision-making.

Communication

User Manual

Help your teammates understand how best to work with you.

How to use the Team Playbook

Step 1

Find a Play

Choose your preferred category to access a collection of Plays. Or try our free Play recommendation quiz to get started.

Step 2

Try the Play

Follow our instructions and use the resources to work better together.

Step 3

Run the Play

Keep putting the Play into action to adopt a new way of working.

Frequently asked questions

What are Plays?

Plays help you action the System of Work Practices, which are behaviors Atlassian’s research shows are common among successful technology-driven organizations. Each Play includes detailed instructions that help develop new capabilities and end with actionable items to accelerate progress.

Are Plays free to use?

Yes, Play instructions and content are free. Use them as much as you want and feel free to share these resources with others.

Where can I learn more about the research behind the Plays?

Many of the Plays include research from Atlassian’s Teamwork Lab, our in-house group of PhD behavioral scientists and teamwork experts.