Team Charter

Purpose
State the problem (opportunity) and rationale for completing the project.

Background
Provide a context and/or background of charter members.

Mission
State the mission, scope, and objectives of the project.

Evidence of Achievement
What will success look like and how will it be measured?

Membership roles and obligations
''Members list their roles and obligations (both at the member or group level) - or ground rules - including what the team will do if members fail to adhere to agreement. Membership roles might include stating the team facilitator and other important assumptions regarding the rules of the game (i.e., reaching a consensus, netiquette, etc.)''

Scheduled Milestones
Start by providing overall time frame for completing the entire project, then list milestones with respective dates.

Operations
A to-do list itemizing tasks and those responsible for each task with respective due dates.

Signature
Individual members sign agreeing to mutual accountability to charter content.

Approval
Contact a workgroup member for Charter stamp of approval.