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What is a team charter?  <\/h3>\n\n
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A team charter is a useful tool that can help your team work well together to achieve your goals. <\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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It\u2019s a document that outlines a team\u2019s purpose\/objective, roles and expectations, and deliverables.  <\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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During your first official meeting as a team, go through the steps below to create your team charter. <\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
What to include?<\/h3>\n\n
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Contact Information<\/li>\n\t
Goals<\/li>\n\t
Team Inventory<\/li>\n\t
Ground Rules<\/li>\n\t
Team Roles<\/li>\n\t
Deliverables and Deadlines<\/li>\n\t
Team Signatures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Tip: <\/strong>You may want to take a few minutes to review these steps individually before re-grouping and creating your team charter. <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"d7039afd-f058-4f07-bc20-29b9167f0ae6"}],"helpTextLabel":"Sources","helpText":"
Adapted by PATHS, York University from: University of Calgary Team Charter Template Document Work\u201d https:\/\/www.ucalgary.ca\/CTED\/LS\/rubrics\/team_charter_template.docx<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n
Adapted by PATHS, York University from: Teamwork Skills: Being an Effective Group Member<\/a> by Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo is licensed under a Creative Commons license<\/a>. <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Create a Team Charter"},"subContentId":"3d6c08a7-e23c-4fff-9d3e-b8d6a6e24f55"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Step 1: After reviewing your assignment, list the names of each team member, as well as their contact information and preferred choice for communication. You can share your pronouns here too.  <\/p>\n\n
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Name and pronouns<\/li>\n\t
Email address<\/li>\n\t
Phone or WhatsApp<\/li>\n\t
Preferred contact method (eg. please email me about the project)<\/li>\n\t
Back-up contact method (eg. if something is timely, please text me)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","placeholderText":"Aria Sadri (She\/Her), asadri@yorku.ca, (647) 462-9754, Prefer email, call\/text as back-up."},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"a1fcde9b-c36e-463c-9288-ddbbb9f86de6"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Contact List"},"subContentId":"d86e9747-e59f-41b0-91c2-02711fab77fb"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Step 2: List the major short-term and long-term goals that you have chosen to work with and need to achieve to successfully complete and submit your team assignment.<\/p>\n\n
Tips:<\/p>\n\n
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Need help setting goals? Create Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely (SMART) goals, learn more here. <\/a><\/li>\n\t
Need support to better understanding your assignment? Review this checklist<\/a> or complete this step-by-step module <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Questions you can ask to develop your list of goals:<\/p>\n\n
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What are the assignment objectives and instructions?<\/li>\n\t
What criteria will be evaluated? (eg. arguments, appropriateness of sources used)<\/li>\n\t
What do we need to accomplish to be successful?<\/li>\n\t
What do we want to accomplish as a team?<\/li>\n\t
What skills do we want to develop or refine?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","placeholderText":"Write out your goals below"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"1ae4f13a-2a7e-4fe9-b8a1-190c52515349"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information and resources","helpText":"
https:\/\/learningcommons.yorku.ca\/groupwork\/understanding-the-team\/<\/p>\n\n
https:\/\/uwaterloo.ca\/centre-for-teaching-excellence\/teaching-resources\/teaching-tips\/developing-assignments\/group-work\/making-group-contracts<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Goals"},"subContentId":"7e718e1a-a004-480d-a349-b300827cf9b6"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Step 3:  Get to know your teammates and their work styles. Discuss strengths, areas you want to develop, your preferences, and any stressors. This is a good time to share any information that will help you work well as a team and can help your team decide on roles and tasks.  <\/p>\n\n
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Information to include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Name<\/li>\n\t
Strengths I am bringing (eg. Research and interpersonal skills)<\/li>\n\t
Skills I want to develop (eg. Writing)<\/li>\n\t
Areas I want to support (eg. Facilitating meetings) <\/li>\n\t
Preferences (eg. Having a detailed plan, weekly check-ins, meet before 7pm)<\/li>\n\t
Stressors\/Worries (eg. Not communicating or receiving feedback)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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Tip:<\/strong> Before completing this section, you may want to consider these questions<\/a> individually and as a team. <\/p>\n","placeholderText":"List answers here..."},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"f13e9c7d-af7e-49e0-bd3b-6d1f65b79deb"},{"params":{"contentName":"Image","alt":"Students talking and laughing at table.","file":{"path":"images\/file-616da0fb75658.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":5231,"height":3487}},"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"},"subContentId":"4171a913-fe22-41b4-8bfa-6cbe6948682b"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information and resources","helpText":"
https:\/\/learningcommons.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Group-Inventory-Tool.docx<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Team Inventory"},"subContentId":"6efa4013-25d6-4883-804f-17b76d9de300"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"text":"
Step 4: Develop ground rules for how your team will work. The purpose of ground rules is to set out norms that your team agrees on and will operate by throughout the duration of the project. <\/p>\n\n
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Add ground rules using the suggestions below, you may have others to add: <\/p>\n\n
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Communication: How will we communicate throughout the duration of our project? <\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Decision-making: How will we make decisions? <\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Conflict resolution: How will we resolve conflict? <\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Meetings: When\/how will we meet and how will we structure our meetings?  <\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Diversity & Inclusion: How will we support one another to succeed?  <\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"c4fce117-d202-4d1a-8940-4d7bb8653bda"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","placeholderText":"(eg) We will communicate by email and focus on providing equal time for all members to speak and contribute. We will be transparent about our challenges and concerns. If we are unable to make a deadline or complete a task on time, we will communicate this","taskDescription":"
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Decision-making: How will we make decisions? <\/p>\n","placeholderText":"(eg) We will allocate time for\u00a0brainstorming\u00a0as a\u00a0team to present all ideas and then\u00a0independently provide feedback to the faciliatory \/leader\u00a0who will present final ideas for decision."},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"6ab813ee-332f-4441-9c2d-206d80a4f333"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Conflict resolution: How will we resolve conflict?<\/p>\n","placeholderText":"(eg) We will\u00a0allocate\u00a0time to discuss challenges as a\u00a0team\u00a0at\u00a0the end of\u00a0each meeting\u00a0and pick an arbitrator\/ mediator who will support conflict resolution among the team\u00a0that individual\u00a0team members\u00a0can reach out to."},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"bbb7aeb7-dda9-4124-9422-cea707ba0d19"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Meetings: When\/how will we meet and how will we structure our meetings?  <\/p>\n","placeholderText":"(eg) We will meet weekly\u00a0for\u00a030-minute\u00a0check-in\u00a0before class\u00a0(Sept 27-Dec 9)\u00a0and schedule\u00a0bi-weekly work meetings\u00a0via Zoom\u00a0from 2-4pm\u00a0(Sept 27-Dec 9).\u00a0\u00a0 The first 5 minutes of our bi-weekly meetings will always include review of our team charter."},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"4db82f7e-ec0a-48c3-bbb8-0e6dc0bbcd5d"},{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Diversity & Inclusion: How will we support one another to succeed?<\/p>\n","placeholderText":"(eg)\u00a0We will find alternative ways to work\u00a0as a team so that everyone is included and\u00a0can\u00a0contribute."},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"e879c1e1-e842-4936-98d7-043376483d37"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Ground Rules"},"subContentId":"753b123e-1cab-498f-a23d-09f6846de3fa"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Step 5: Assign roles that will help your team stay on track during team meetings and divide important tasks and responsibilities. If you decide to rotate roles between team members, note this down as well. <\/p>\n\n
Need help assigning roles? See Guide to Group Roles & Maximizing Performance<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n
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Tip: <\/strong>You many decide to rotate roles between team members to distribute workload or to give opportunity for different team members to learn different skills. Teams should work out what works best for them as they identify what roles and how responsbilities will be allocated. <\/p>\n","placeholderText":"Name of team member, their role, and the scope of their role"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"b781c05b-372e-41dd-a8bc-b17135f57578"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Roles"},"subContentId":"75dd391a-6e56-49af-885d-f33ae384120f"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Step 6: Looking at your major short and long-term goals, list out the key deliverables you will need to complete, with corresponding deadlines, in order to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n
Example of deliverables and deadlines:<\/p>\n\n
(eg) Submit annotated bibliography in eClass by April 4<\/p>\n\n
(eg) Edit draft document by March 28<\/p>\n","placeholderText":"Write your major deliverables and timelines here"},"library":"H5P.TextInputField 1.2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text input field editor element","license":"U"},"subContentId":"5aa029fe-0b5b-433e-bc57-feaaca5a7ecb"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Deliverables and deadlines"},"subContentId":"f206b4f6-bc89-4588-b0d1-1f77a284d54a"},{"params":{"elementList":[{"params":{"inputFieldSize":"10","requiredField":false,"remainingChars":"Remaining characters: @chars","taskDescription":"
Step 7: Each member should add their name and signature to the Team Charter to indicate that they have read, understand, and are committed to the Team Charter.  <\/p>\n\n
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On this page you can export your team charter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Be sure to keep a digital copy of your team charter in a central location where all members can easily access it.<\/p>\n\n
Suggested next steps: <\/strong>Create a Project Tracker with your team to assign specific tasks and divide workload. Use your team charter information to help determine tasks. Work backwards from the assignment due date(s) to map out deadlines and tasks. See the Learning Common\u2019s Tasks Planning Tool Template<\/a> and Tasks Planning Tool Sample.<\/a>  <\/p>\n","createDocumentLabel":"Create your team charter","submitTextLabel":"Submit","submitSuccessTextLabel":"Your team charter was created successfully!","selectAllTextLabel":"Select","exportTextLabel":"Export","helpTextLabel":"Need more information about group work and working in teams?","requiresInputErrorMessage":"The following pages contain required fields that need to be filled in order to review or submit this document: @pages","helpText":"
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Need more information about group work and working in teams? <\/p>\n\n
Learning Commons @ York University, Guide to Group Work <\/a> <\/p>\n\n
Learn more about being an effective team member<\/a>  <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.Text 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"2bc5acfe-f6b1-45d2-af1c-2c4fe1ca232d"}],"helpTextLabel":"More information","helpText":""},"library":"H5P.StandardPage 1.5","metadata":{"contentType":"Standard page","license":"U","title":"Looking for more?"},"subContentId":"5bedd9eb-d069-4f7c-9434-30fac20dadb9"}],"i10n":{"previousLabel":"Previous","nextLabel":"Next","closeLabel":"Close"}}