REMEMBER:
Just like any Business Plan, your Team Charter represents your strategic plan. The goal is to establish CLEAR & TANGIBLE team expectations. It should be direct, simple, and to the point. If it's not clear, or if it sounds "fluffy," dig deeper. It is not not just an exercise. Use it for reference, revisit it on a regular basis, and make changes as needed.

Several follow-up steps that are critical to implementation include:

- Make key points of your charter visible (especially your priority ground rules and values).
- As a team, discuss your charter with a more senior coach or mentor.
- Revisit and revise your charter on a regular basis (typically 4 weeks, and then every 4 months, or as needed).
- Periodically meet with a senior coach or mentor to discuss the basic dynamics of your team.
- Look to other teams to share ideas and best practices.
- Spend time together as a team both at and away from work.
- Take responsibility for your team, but seek help if you need to.