Make initial interactions easier.
We only get one first interaction.
UPWARD Cards help you show people how to contact or collaborate with you — clearly, respectfully, and upfront. Insight Cards help people clarify how to best reach and work with them — before misunderstandings, friction, or missed signals set in.
SHORT. SIMPLE. SHAREABLE.
UPWARD Cards are designed to be:
easy to create
easy to share
easy to discuss
Because most collaborative friction isn’t caused by bad intentions: it comes from unspoken assumptions, mismatched expectations, and misaligned ways of working.
UPWARD Cards make differences explicit - early - so interactions can be better planned and supported.
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TWO INFO CARDS.
TWO INSIGHT CONTEXTS.
CONTACT CARDS
For first contact and everyday professional communication
Use a Contact Card when:
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someone is reaching out to you for the first time
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you want to set clear boundaries around communication
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you want others to know how to engage with you respectfully
Contact Cards capture things like:
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what you're available for
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preferred communication channels
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scheduling and availability
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best times to reach you
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remote / hybrid context
They answer the question: "How can I connect with you without causing friction?"
COLLABORATION CARDS
For teams, onboarding, and ongoing work
Use a Collaboration Card when:
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joining a new team
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onboarding someone new
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working cross-functionally
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aligning expectations before friction appears
Collaboration Cards cover:
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collaboration values
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how you prefer to receive information
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meeting preferences
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feedback preferences
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decision-making tendencies
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1:1 styles and ongoing collaboration patterns
They spark discussions to evolve teams from a collection of associated talent to a
HOW TO USE UPWARD Cards
UPWARD Cards can be used in many ways, including:
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sharing them in LinkedIn profiles or posts
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pinning them in Slack or Teams
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including them in onboarding documentation
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using them as a starting point for 1:1s
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comparing cards within a team to surface differences
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revisiting them when roles or context change
They were originally designed to supplement onboarding discussions - but you're welcome to treat them as living reference documents, not just one-time exercises.
CLARITY + CARE
UPWARD Cards are built with accessibility, inclusion, and privacy in mind.
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Contact Cards can be created without an account
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Collaboration Cards collect email only with explicit consent
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Data is never sold
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Cards and profiles can be deleted at any time
This work is grounded in respect - for people, boundaries, and differences - so you can work with respect, as well.
FROM INDIVIDUAL CLARITY TO COLLECTIVE INSIGHT
Cards are often just the starting point.
Teams that want to go further use UPWARD to:
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improve onboarding and cross-team collaboration
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reduce friction caused by mismatched expectations
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design meeting, feedback, and decision-making norms
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build shared language around how work actually happens
UPWARD also works directly with teams and leaders through:
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workshops
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coaching
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facilitation
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advisory support
→ Explore UPWARD services for teams
