Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter
Teams that perform consistently well don't happen by accident. They agree, explicitly and early, how they'll communicate, make decisions, handle disagreement, and support each other. This charter is designed to be completed together as a team, ideally in a 6090 minute working session.
A facilitated template for agreeing how your team communicates, makes decisions, runs meetings, gives feedback, handles disagreement, and manages pressure. The foundation of a high-trust, high-performance team.
A practical resource to use with your team
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What is inside the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter
- Our Team
- How We Communicate
- How We Make Decisions
- How We Run Meetings
- How We Give Feedback
- How We Handle Disagreement
- How We Manage Workload Pressure
- Individual Commitments
Who it is for
The Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter is designed for team leaders, managers and facilitators who want more effective, outcome-focused meetings and stronger team performance.
How to use it
Download the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter, print it or open it on screen, and work through each section. It is a practical charter you can use straight away and reuse as often as you need.
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What is the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter?
Teams that perform consistently well don't happen by accident. They agree, explicitly and early, how they'll communicate, make decisions, handle disagreement, and support each other. This charter is designed to be completed together as a team, ideally in a 6090 minute working session.
What is included in the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter?
The Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter covers Our Team, How We Communicate, How We Make Decisions, How We Run Meetings, How We Give Feedback, How We Handle Disagreement, How We Manage Workload Pressure, Individual Commitments.
Who is the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter for?
The Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter is designed for team leaders, managers and facilitators who want more effective, outcome-focused meetings and stronger team performance.
Is the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter free to download?
Yes. The Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter is a free charter from Growth Performance. You can download and print it instantly, with no payment required.
How do I use the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter?
Download the Team Norms and Ways of Working Charter, print it or open it on screen, and work through each section. It is designed as a practical charter you can use straight away and reuse as often as you need.