A well liked team member uses humour that occasionally undermines others.

How do you get them collaborating again?

A) Set clear norms around communication: Co-create a short team agreement (1-pager or less) that defines what “respectful humour” looks like and what crosses the line.

B) Use anonymous feedback tools: Create a regular check-in (e.g., monthly survey or suggestion box) where teammates can flag harmful patterns safely and without confrontation.

C) Ignore the problem entirely: Take the mindset of “they’re adults, they will figure it out on their own”.

D) Other ...