Manual of Me by soft.fact (EN)

Why the Manual of Me is a Game-Changer for Teams

Hello, we are Urs and Anna from soft.fact, and we’re excited that you’re here. At soft.fact, we believe that the human side of work – your personality, needs, and preferences – deserves as much attention as skills and KPIs. That’s why we created the Manual of Me: a practical and empowering tool to help individuals understand themselves better and enable teams to collaborate more effectively.

But what exactly makes the Manual of Me so valuable? Let’s take a closer look at the key advantages.

1. It boosts self-awareness

The starting point of any strong collaboration is self-awareness. The Manual of Me is designed to guide each person through a structured reflection process: What energizes me? What do I need to do my best work? How do I communicate? What are my non-negotiables?

Taking the time to answer these questions helps you understand your strengths, your working style, and even your boundaries. This deeper level of awareness isn't just helpful – it's foundational for personal growth, better decision-making, and more authentic relationships at work.

2. It strengthens team collaboration

When each team member brings their unique style, preferences, and needs into the workplace, it can be enriching – but also challenging. The Manual of Me acts like a personal user guide that helps others "get" you faster.

By sharing your manual with your team, you open the door for smoother collaboration. You reduce the risk of misunderstandings, avoid unnecessary friction, and create a space where differences are not just tolerated but understood and appreciated.

It’s no longer about guessing how someone ticks. The Manual of Me makes it visible – and that visibility is the first step towards trust and effective teamwork.

3. It fosters mutual understanding

Every team is made up of individuals with different backgrounds, communication styles, and emotional needs. When these differences remain unspoken, they can become invisible obstacles to collaboration.

The Manual of Me creates a bridge between people. It makes the "invisible" visible and helps everyone see where others are coming from. This mutual understanding leads to more empathy, more respect – and ultimately more psychological safety in the team.

4. It encourages open communication

Writing and sharing your personal manual is also a powerful conversation starter. It invites curiosity, reduces assumptions, and encourages questions like: “What do you need from me so we can work better together?” or “How can I support you when you’re under pressure?”

Instead of relying on trial and error, teams can talk openly about expectations, working styles, and potential pitfalls – before they become actual problems.

5. It’s easy, structured, and supported

You don’t need to be a psychologist or team coach to benefit from the Manual of Me. We’ve built a clear and engaging step-by-step process that anyone can follow. All you need to do is take a few minutes to reflect and answer the prompts on the board. Everything is designed to be intuitive and practical.

And if you ever get stuck or have a question, we’re just an email away. Our team at soft.fact is here to support you at every step of the journey – just reach out via support@softfact.works.