Do we have a common project? Without a project, there is little to organize. There is actually no need for a special method of self-organization when people work side by side or always work together in the same way. Good "house rules" would be enough. Only when it comes to something that is new or always different does it become exciting.

Do we want to organize the project together? Would you prefer to have a leader who then takes responsibility for all their decisions, or do you want to be the boss as a team? This also gives you responsibility for the project and your decisions.

Can we choose to work together in a caring way? Do you want to say goodbye to a dominant or functional team culture / corporate culture and move on to caring cooperation, beyond likeable and unlikeable? Otherwise, self- organization will hardly work for long. ( See hurdle 1 )

Are we ready to resolve our tensions and conflicts effectively and quickly? In conflict, self-organization comes to a standstill because there is not enough peace for good cooperation. This requires the will to engage in mediation or other conflict resolution. The difficult part is not so much the solution itself, but bringing the conflicting parties together openly. ( See hurdle 2 and 3 )

Are we prepared to recognize each other's strengths and weaknesses? In a good team, everyone knows the strengths and weaknesses relevant to the project and can therefore work together intelligently. Are you prepared to be open and mindful and to learn from each other without wanting to treat or psychologically counsel each other? ( See hurdle 1 )

Are we ready to follow our own path in life in a caring and individual way? NVC-plus helps you to do your thing together with others. This requires your personal "where to", your individual utopia or vision for the project and perhaps even beyond. It automatically activates your energy, your commitment and your power of implementation. Do you know your utopia in the context of the project? Does it concern the path, the goal or the cooperation? (See hurdle 4 / utopia and vision)

Do we have adequate or at least sufficient peace with each other? Without sufficient peace, cooperation becomes formal, people move away from each other and communication lacks quality and quantity. The people in the team no longer really want to get involved with each other. People don't have to love each other, but an appropriate level of peace is the basic requirement for a team as a boss. ( See hurdle 2 and 3 )

You can use this simple checklist to analyze your initial situation for a team as a boss. It's best to fill it out together.