Free Team Charter Format Template
Team Charter Format
Team Name: [TEAM NAME]
Date: [DATE]
Sponsor: [YOUR NAME] / [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Team Leader: [TEAM LEADER NAME]
Team Members: [TEAM MEMBER NAMES]
1. Purpose Statement:
Clearly define the purpose of the team and the primary objectives it is expected to achieve.
2. Team Goals and Deliverables:
List the specific, measurable, and time-bound goals for the team. Outline key deliverables the team is responsible for completing.
3. Roles and Responsibilities:
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Team Leader: Overall responsibility for the team’s performance, communication, and progress.
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Team Members: Responsibilities include completing assigned tasks, participating in meetings, and collaborating with team members.
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Sponsor: Provides guidance and support to the team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
4. Scope and Boundaries:
Define the scope of the team’s work, including what is in-scope and what is out-of-scope for the team to address.
5. Decision-Making Process:
Describe how decisions will be made within the team (e.g., consensus, majority vote, leader's decision).
6. Communication Plan:
Detail how and when the team will communicate, including meeting schedules, reporting requirements, and communication channels (e.g., email, video calls, etc.).
7. Resources:
List the resources available to the team (e.g., budget, tools, and equipment) necessary to achieve its goals.
8. Success Criteria:
Outline the criteria the team will use to measure success, including key performance indicators (KPIs) or milestones.
9. Conflict Resolution:
Explain the process for addressing conflicts within the team.
10. Accountability:
Define how individual and team accountability will be maintained, including regular check-ins or progress reports.
Signatures:
Team Leader: __________________________
Sponsor: _______________________________
