Ever found yourself frustrated at work because expectations weren't clear—or worse, never spoken? In this course, you'll learn the practice of social contracting, a powerful method to create shared agreements about how we work together.
Unlike goal contracts, which focus on metrics and deliverables, social contracts help you align on the unspoken but critical dynamics of a relationship: communication, trust, power, and behavior when things go sideways.
You'll explore:
The difference between goal contracts and social contracts (the iceberg model)
The five core questions to establish a social contract
How to spot unilateral expectations (and avoid the fallout)
Why renegotiation is key to keeping relationships healthy
Real-world strategies to introduce social contracting in teams and projects
Whether you’re a manager, team member, freelancer, or creative collaborator, this course will give you the tools to make work relationships more transparent, collaborative, and human.