n both temporary and permanent teams in organizational settings, a key component of effective team performance is development of shared goals and agreed on processes for attaining those goals. Many or

n both temporary and permanent teams in organizational settings, a key component of effective team performance is development of shared goals and agreed on processes for attaining those goals. Many organizations employ team charters to help ensure agreement of both goals and processes. As a team, you are expected to develop a charter as both an assignment for this course and as a basis for team performance going forward. This contract will serve as the “strategy” for your collective learning experience. It should outline the group policies and procedures as well as the timeline for development of your group project(s). Specific areas to address in your team charter are listed below but teams are welcome to exceed expectations by adding additional criteria based on needs. Students are encouraged to review examples of team contracts/charters online. Grading of this contract will be dependent on thoughtful reflection by group members, thoroughness of the charter, as well as presentation (i.e. grammar and formatting). This charter will be dependent on thoughtful reflection and explanation by group members.

Although other components may be included in the charter, the following MUST be addressed:

I ONLY NEED THESE TWO PORTIONS COMPLETED. Thanks.

I. Purpose. Clearly define the purpose of your team.

V. Policies. Your team should then decide on its policies or rules. Define the point at which the team will take corrective action with a member, if he or she fails to meet the team’s expectations. For example: The first absence from a team meeting (without prior notification) will result in a verbal warning. Don’t forget to explore the preferred modes of communication for the team in this section. Also, take the time to define rewards that the team might offer to one of the team members, should they go above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of the team.