[Verse 1] When your team comes together for the very first time Setting ground rules early helps everyone shine Working agreements that we all can see Building the foundation for our harmony [Chorus] Define the rules, make them clear Ground Rules Guide us year by year Code of conduct, meeting ways Decision paths and escalation days G-R-O-U-N-D spells the way we succeed Ground rules are what every team will need [Verse 2] Code of conduct sets the tone we keep Respect and trust running ocean deep How we communicate when tensions rise Looking out for each other with open eyes [Chorus] Define the rules, make them clear Ground Rules Guide us year by year Code of conduct, meeting ways Decision paths and escalation days G-R-O-U-N-D spells the way we succeed Ground rules are what every team will need [Verse 3] Meeting norms and protocols in place Start on time and keep a steady pace Who speaks when and how decisions flow Everyone knows their part in the show [Bridge] When conflicts arise and we need to climb Escalation procedures work every time Framework guides us step by step These ground rules are promises that we kept [Chorus] Define the rules, make them clear Ground Rules Guide us year by year Code of conduct, meeting ways Decision paths and escalation days G-R-O-U-N-D spells the way we succeed Ground rules are what every team will need [Outro] Agile teams that work as one Ground rules help till the job is done Twelve defines the way to start Ground rules are a vital part
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