Transform Time with Your Team

“Under conditions of complexity,
not only are checklists a help,
they are required for success.”
― Atul Gawande
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right


Rocket crews rely on checklists to help navigate the various complexities encountered during every aspect of pre-launch and launch activities. These checklists make sure that no critical step is overlooked - and are invaluable even for highly trained teams.

The Rocket CREW checklist is a simple but powerful way for guiding teams to unparalleled heights. Embracing the principles of Courage to Risk, Recognition of Progress, Expanding Horizons, and Wisdom through Mentorship, this checklist serves as a strategic map for cultivating a formidable, cohesive, and innovative team.

Let's delve into the core aspects of the CREW philosophy, empowering your team to navigate the complexities of collaboration with confidence and an unwavering commitment to growth.

Courage to Risk

1. [ ] Initiate projects that push boundaries and foster innovative thinking.

2. [ ] Encourage team members to present unconventional ideas without fear of failure.

3. [ ] Celebrate calculated risk-taking, regardless of the outcome.

4. [ ] Provide a safe space for team members to discuss and learn from risks that didn’t pan out.

5. [ ] Regularly reflect on the risks taken to derive learnings and strategize future endeavors.

Recognition of Progress

1. [ ] Establish regular milestones to recognize individual and team achievements.

2. [ ] Implement a system for peers to acknowledge each other's contributions.

3. [ ] Celebrate progress in team meetings, highlighting both effort and results.

4. [ ] Create personalized tokens of appreciation that resonate with team members' achievements.

5. [ ] Incorporate progress recognition into the team's rituals and culture.

Expanding Horizons

1. [ ] Set team challenges that require new skills or knowledge to complete.

2. [ ] Promote cross-training among team members to diversify skill sets.

3. [ ] Allocate time and resources for team members to pursue learning opportunities.

4. [ ] Encourage team discussions on recent learnings and their application to current projects.

5. [ ] Foster an environment where curiosity is nurtured, and questions are welcomed.

Wisdom through Mentorship

1. [ ] Pair team members with different levels of experience for mutual mentorship.

2. [ ] Share stories of past challenges and successes to impart practical wisdom.

3. [ ] Organize knowledge-sharing sessions across different team roles and functions.

4. [ ] Encourage team members to seek external mentors for broader perspective.

5. [ ] Create a 'wisdom library' of resources, tips, and advice generated from within the team.

By integrating the CREW checklist into your team’s routine, you're setting the stage for a culture that thrives on courage, celebrates every stride, constantly learns, and values the power of shared wisdom. Remember - it’s not merely about ticking boxes; it’s about weaving these principles into the fabric of your daily interactions to create an unstoppable team.