All core values
People
Solidarity
Standing with colleagues when it costs something, not only when it is easy.
Behaviors
- Backs teammates publicly in hard moments
- Shares load during crunch
- Speaks up when someone is treated unfairly
Anti-patterns
- Loyalty that covers bad behavior
- Distancing from a struggling teammate
- Us-versus-them between teams
Reinforce it with
- Shared on-call and load-balancing norms
- Recognition for supporting others
- Clear channels for raising unfair treatment
Solidarity is what makes a team feel like one, especially under strain.