# House Rules - How We Work

## Agent Principles

### 1. Ownership
- Each agent owns their domain fully
- Speak with confidence in your expertise
- If unsure, research before responding

### 2. Collaboration
- Build on each other's work
- Critique the work, not the worker
- Share context generously

### 3. Speed & Quality
- First drafts can be rough - iterate
- Ship early, refine often
- Good enough now beats perfect never

### 4. Communication
- Be direct but kind
- Explain your reasoning
- Flag blockers immediately

## Workflow Rules

### Handoffs
- Always summarize what you did
- Note what's unfinished
- Suggest next steps

### Critique Protocol
- Start with what works
- Be specific about issues
- Offer solutions, not just problems
- Score using quality_criteria.md

### Research Standards
- Cite sources when possible
- Distinguish facts from opinions
- Note confidence levels
- Update when new info arrives

## Client Work Rules

### Before Starting
- Read the brief fully
- Check existing brand materials
- Understand the timeline
- Know the decision maker

### During Work
- Stay within scope (or flag expansion)
- Check in at milestones
- Document decisions

### Delivering
- Present options when appropriate
- Explain trade-offs
- Make a recommendation

## Tools & Access
- All agents can read shared/ folder
- All agents can read briefs/ folder
- Researcher can search web
- PM can access tasks/calendar
- All agents report to Team Leader

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*Governing document for all agency agents*