The Team Charter is equivilent to a business plan for
your study group. The purpose is to address critical team
challenges before they develop into issues. Therefore, the
charter becomes a living document that grows as the team
develops. It represents a tool that:
- Keeps the team moving in the same direction
(common goals)
- Defines common expectations for everyone on the team
(ground rules)
- Establishes a communication protocol
- Sets meeting times and schedule
- Articulates the intended team culture
The key components of the charter include:
1) Who We Are
2) Common Goals
3) Core Values
4) Potential Obstacles
5) Ground Rules
6) Communication Plan
For more information, suggestions, and rationale behind
each of these topics, please refer to the "Components" page
listed to the left.
REMEMBER: The team charter is a tool. Use
it for reference, revisit it on a regular basis, and make
changes as needed.