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 A bunch of people. There are many team building methods

available to you and your team.



   



As a leader I know you're strapped for time, so digging

through a bunch of old management books and
theories doesn't sound like productive work.




 

They are
broken into steps to help you get your team headed in % &
&  %


the right direction, which means developing a "team
charter" which will help you flesh out the primary
purpose of your team and prioritize the objective you want and need to accomplish.

I call this the "who," "what," "when," and "why" of your team. It is essential to develop a rough
draft before you reveal it to your team, then your team collaboratively establishes the "how."

 

   
 Develop the team's mission in two sentences (less if you can). Why does it exist? What is the
primary purpose?

 Establish some SMART goals for the team. SMART meaning obtaining verifiable, objective
data to frame each team member's responsibility. And how each person fits into the overall team
strategy.

 Describe the project and activities the team will undertake. Specifically looking at clear
objectives, priorities, strategies, and analysis.

 Expected Time Obligation. Be clear about what you expect from your team as far as how
much time they will have to devote to the team. Why is this necessary.

 Identify what the ultimate outcome looks like. Are you developing products or information.
How does this team project fit into the overall business?

! Introduce the team members and identify their roles and responsibilities.

" Key measures you will take to track the team's progress.

# Identify your own role and responsibilities as the team leader. What can your team expect
from you?

$ Make the rules of the team very clear, and cut and dry.
 Make your expectations clear about what you expect from people regarding their
commitment to establishing cooperative and communicative relationships on the team.