What is a team charter?

A team charter is a document that forms the foundation for the team's work. It describes the project goals, roles and responsibilities of participants, interaction rules, values, and expectations.

It helps to:

• Align common goals and objectives.
• Define the responsibility of each team member.
• Establish communication and decision-making rules.
• Increase motivation and team cohesion.

An example structure of a team charter:

• Project goals and objectives
• Roles and responsibilities
• Communication rules
• Decision-making processes
• Expectations and norms of behavior

This is an important tool for effective resource management and building a productive team.