Team Charter Format

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:

  • Team Leader: Overall responsibility for the team’s performance, communication, and progress.

  • Team Members: Responsibilities include completing assigned tasks, participating in meetings, and collaborating with team members.

  • 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: _______________________________

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