# Animal Think Tank Handbook ## Animal Think Tank Handbook - [Welcome!](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/master.md) - [Who We Are](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/who-we-are.md) - [Mission & Core Values](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/who-we-are/vision-mission-core-values.md) - [Theory of Change & Power](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/who-we-are/theory-of-change.md) - [Governance & Structure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/who-we-are/governance-and-structure.md) - [Operational Policies & Processes (set by Direction Circle)](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle.md) - [Asynchronous Governance](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/asynchronous-governance.md) - [Consulting](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/consulting.md) - [Living Grants](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/living-grants.md) - [Membership, Bringing People In & Letting People Go](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/membership-bringing-people-in-and-letting-people-go.md) - [Project Approval](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/project-approval.md) - [Public-Facing Communications](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/public-facing-communications.md) - [Role Assignment Restrictions](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/role-assignment-restrictions.md) - [Role Purpose Format](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/role-purpose-format.md) - [Spending Authority](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/operational-policies-and-processes-set-by-direction-circle/spending-authority.md) - [People Policies & Processes (set by People Ops)](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops.md) - [Core Agreements](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/membership-agreements.md) - [Alcohol and Other Drugs](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/alcohol-and-other-drugs.md) - [Conflict Transformation System](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system.md) - [Conflict Transformation System Intro & Overview](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/conflict-transformation.md) - [Informal Conflict Transformation Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/conflict-process.md) - [Capability & Performance Management Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/capability-and-performance-management-procedure.md) - [Disciplinary Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/disciplinary-procedure.md) - [Discrimination & Harassment Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/respect-in-the-workplace.md) - [Grievance Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/grievance-procedure.md) - [Membership Review Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/membership-review-procedure.md) - [Custom Conflict Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/conflict-transformation-system/custom-conflict-procedure.md) - [Contributor Rights & Expectations](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/contributor-rights.md) - [Leave](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/leave.md): Our leave policy is defined below. Any abuse of leave allowances will be considered a misconduct issue. - [Member Agreement](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/member-agreement.md) - [Nonviolence](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/nonviolence.md) - [Redundancy Procedure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/redundancy-procedure.md) - [Open Organising](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/open-organising.md) - [Respect Towards Fellow Animals](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/respect-towards-non-human-animals.md) - [Sharing Rooms](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/sharing-rooms.md) - [Social Media](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/social-media.md) - [We're All Crew](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/were-all-crew.md) - [Working With Children & Vulnerable People](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/people-policies-and-processes-set-by-people-ops/working-with-children-and-vulnerable-people.md) - [Guides for Life At ATT](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att.md) - [Feedback & Conflict](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/feedback-and-conflict.md) - [Conflict Transformation Resources](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/feedback-and-conflict/conflict-transformation-resources.md): These resources and guidelines may help prevent, process, resolve or transform conflict, and can support harmonious interactions. - [Our Approach to Communication & Feedback](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/feedback-and-conflict/our-approach-to-communication-and-feedback.md) - [Additional Resources on Communication and Feedback](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/feedback-and-conflict/additional-resources-on-communication-and-feedback.md): For everyday feedback, the previous page should suffice. This page provides extra material if you're struggling to give or receive feedback. Do come chat to us in P\&C as well if you would like support - [Holacracy](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation.md) - [Holacracy Constitution Summary](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/holacracy-constitution-summary.md) - [Holacracy Meeting Resources](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/holacracy-meeting-resources.md) - [Meeting Cards](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/holacracy-meeting-resources/meeting-cards.md) - [Reflection Prompts for Governance Meetings](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/holacracy-meeting-resources/reflection-prompts-for-governance-meetings.md) - [Template for Ad Hoc Tactical Meetings](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/holacracy-meeting-resources/template-for-ad-hoc-tactical-meetings.md) - [How To Use The Governance Process Outside Meetings](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/how-to-use-the-governance-process-outside-meetings.md) - [Tension Processing Guide](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/holacracy-and-beyond-how-we-manage-our-organisation/tension-processing-guide.md) - [Leadership Development Resources](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/leadership-development-resources.md) - [Meetings](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/meetings.md) - [How to run effective meetings](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/meetings/how-to-run-effective-meetings.md) - [When you should attend meetings](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/meetings/when-you-should-attend-meetings.md) - [Money](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/money.md) - [How To Spend Money](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/money/how-to-spend-money.md) - [How To Pay A Contractor](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/money/how-to-pay-a-contractor.md) - [Our Approach to Power](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/our-approach-to-power.md): This page is a summary of our in-house training on power. It aims to build a shared understanding of power within ATT and help us use power effectively and compassionately when working together. - [Personal Organisation](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/personal-organisation.md) - [Running A Circle](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/running-a-circle.md) - [Role Induction Template](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/running-a-circle/role-induction-template.md) - [Tech & Digital Tools](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/our-digital-tools.md) - [Setup Guide: Google Calendar](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/our-digital-tools/setup-guide-google-calendar.md) - [Setup Guide: Email](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/our-digital-tools/setting-up-your-att-email.md) - [Setup Guide: Office Scanner](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/our-digital-tools/setting-up-on-the-office-scanner.md) - [Usage Guide: ProofHub](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/guides-for-working-at-att/our-digital-tools/usage-guide-proofhub.md) - [New Members: Start Here!](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/new-members-start-here.md) - [Stepping Into Your Role](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/new-members-start-here/stepping-into-your-role.md): Use this rough 3 stage guide to help you step into a new role. It can be especially useful for more complex roles. Note there will be overlaps between the stages. - [What You Can Do In Your Role](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/new-members-start-here/what-you-can-do-in-your-role.md) - [Join Us](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/interested-in-joining.md) - [Suggest Improvements To The Handbook](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/page-owners.md) - [How Our Organisation Works](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-our-organisation-works.md) - [How we do Care, Support and Connection](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-our-organisation-works/how-we-do-care-support-and-connection.md) - [How We Do Decision-Making](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-our-organisation-works/decision-making.md) - [How We Do Information Flow](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-our-organisation-works/information-flow.md) - [How We Do Feedback](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-our-organisation-works/feedback-flow.md) - [How We Do Resource Flow](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-our-organisation-works/resource-flow.md) - [Role Unassignment Guidelines](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/role-unassignment-guidelines.md) - [How Membership Works](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-membership-works.md) - [Membership Structure](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-membership-works/membership-policies.md) - [Membership Assignment Process](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/how-membership-works/membership-assignment-process.md) - [Your 'First Month' At ATT](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/your-first-month-at-att.md): Welcome Welcome, your ATT adventure starts here. - [Community Spaces](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/care-connection-and-support.md) - [Keeping Healthy At Work](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/keeping-healthy-at-work.md) - [Our Approach To Money](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/our-approach-to-money.md) - [Organisational Rhythms](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/our-organisational-rhythms.md) - [Resource List](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/resource-list.md) - [Coaching - Overcome](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/coaching-overcome.md): Professional Coaching - [Our Culture](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/our-culture.md) - [Office Norms](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/office-norms.md) - [Thinking Styles & Concepts](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/thinking-styles-and-concepts.md) - [Glossary](https://animal-think-tank.gitbook.io/handbook/glossary.md)