Startup Team Charter Document
Startup Team Charter Document
Team Details
Team Name: [Enter Team Name]
Team Objective: [Briefly describe the objective or purpose of the team]
Team Lead: [Name of Team Lead]
Team Members
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Name |
Role |
Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
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[Team Member 1] |
[Role/Title] |
[Member Email] / [Member Number] |
Team Values and Principles
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Collaboration: We value open communication, active listening, and mutual respect among team members. We believe that collaboration leads to better outcomes and fosters a positive team culture.
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Accountability: Each team member is responsible for their tasks and commitments. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for delivering results and meeting deadlines.
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Innovation: We encourage creativity, experimentation, and continuous learning. We embrace new ideas and approaches to solve challenges and drive innovation in our projects.
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Transparency: We believe in sharing information openly and transparently within the team. We strive to maintain transparency in decision-making processes and project progress updates.
Meeting Guidelines
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Frequency: Regular team meetings will be scheduled [e.g., weekly, bi-weekly] to discuss project progress, address issues, and plan upcoming tasks.
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Agenda: An agenda will be circulated before each meeting to outline the topics to be discussed and ensure efficient use of time.
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Attendance: Attendance at team meetings is mandatory unless excused in advance due to unavoidable circumstances. Promptness is expected from all team members.
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Action Items: Action items and follow-up tasks will be documented during meetings, along with assigned responsibilities and deadlines.
Communication Guidelines
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Channels: We will primarily use [Specify Communication Channels e.g., email, Slack, Microsoft Teams] for day-to-day communication and collaboration. Urgent matters may also be addressed via phone or in person.
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Response Time: Team members are expected to respond to messages and emails in a timely manner, typically within [Specify Response Time e.g., 24 hours] during business hours.
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Professionalism: All communication within the team should be professional, respectful, and courteous. We will avoid using language or behavior that may be perceived as offensive or disrespectful.
Decision-Making Process
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Consensus: Whenever possible, decisions will be made through consensus, with input from all team members. We will strive to reach agreement and alignment on important matters through open discussion and negotiation.
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Authority: The Project Manager has the final authority to make decisions in cases where consensus cannot be reached or where urgent action is required to move the project forward.
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Documentation: Decisions and the rationale behind them will be documented and communicated to all team members to ensure transparency and accountability.
