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.