What comes to mind when you hear the words “team building”?Many of us imagine fun activities that encourage people to work together as a team, but that can bear little relation to our day-to-day work. These types of team-building exercises can be useful for group introductions, and for “get to know you better” sessions. However, they aren’t always effective, especially in the longer term. A better option for building an effective team in the long term is to put together a charter that defines the team’s purpose. You can then use this as a basis for all your team-building efforts.In this Skillbook, we’ll look at how you can create an effective team charter. We’ll explore how to: Define your team’s context and establish its mission and objectives. Combine people’s talents for maximum effectiveness. Plan for resource and support needs. Outline operational expectations. 19 pages. This workbook is a downloadable product. All our Skillbooks are available for free to Mind Tools Club members. Go to www.mindtools.com to sign up and gain full access.
