Thousands of teams are formed in businesses around the world each day. And most of those teams flounder unnecessarily for too long and some flounder forever). There is one simple practice that can improve the results of most any team, whether formed for a short project or as a new working unit. That practice is team chartering.
The team charter is a document that serves as both guidance and a roadmap for any teams success. When used most effectively, this tool clarifies the purpose for the team’s existence and documents the agreements amongst the team members.
Here are the seven reasons why a team chartering process will be of great benefit when forming any team.
1. Shows support and commitment. One of the key components to an effective team charter is the identification of a team sponsor or a person outside of the team that can provide support and direction to the team. Many teams flounder because they don’t have a go to person they can rely on when they get stuck or encounter obstacles. The team charter is one way for those sponsors to communicate their interest and support. The charter also provides the team with the assurance...