To ensure we make transparency and honesty a priority we do not try to hide our mistakes or withhold information or opinions. We voice any concerns we have at the earliest opportunity. We ask every question on our mind, even the stupid ones – especially those, they are the most valuable.

We all make mistakes, and something always goes wrong. We do not stay with the anger and frustration but forgive fast and commit ourselves to working on the solution. We don’t carry on playing the blame game or carrying resentment, we express our emotions and let them go (may involve swearing).

We are all fully committed to the shared objectives and to do whatever is required of us. We all have our own agendas but we do not get hung up on ourselves. No one is as smart as everyone.

Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. If you are unable to guarantee you can meet a request, then say so and make a counter offer that you can deliver on or just hand it back. If during the course of carrying out something you realise circumstances are going to make you miss your commitment, say so immediately (see Rule 1. No Surprises)

We encourage everyone to make a contribution to the community. This doesn’t mean working when you shouldn’t or volunteering for things you don’t want to. It means taking responsibility for yourself by understanding what kind of contribution you can make, protecting your own boundaries when needed, and being receptive to feedback from others.

There is nothing that is too silly, unrealistic, stupid or ridiculous. Let your imagination run riot. Work on removing your limiting beliefs and constraints on your thinking and help others remove theirs. We encourage each other to push the boundaries, to think the unimaginable

Conflict is inevitable in a diverse group of people, but we always criticise the issue being discussed and not the person raising it. No idea is above scrutiny (even being a pirate), but personal criticism or unkindness can do lasting damage.