Team Charter To Improve Performance

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Using Team Charter to improve team performance Vashiti Cokes MGT/521 February 8, 2011 Dr. Janet Ver Abstract The learning team charter is a brief, concise description of guidelines, ground rules and, expectations the team will adhere. The charter is an agreement between team members to follow the rules and respect each member of the team. Team members’ personality, experience level and communication styles can be detrimental to the success of the team. It is prudent to acknowledge each person’s style and incorporate a team charter that will enhance individual areas of strengths and support his or her weak ones. Dominant personalities can take over the team, and override others collaborative efforts. To be effective, this cannot happen. Catering to one personality can have a negative effect on the team dynamic, which can cause friction and dissention between members. In that instance, the learning team charter can be used to remind individuals of their responsibilities to the team and enforce compliance. The charter ensures that each party is heard, and their ideas and thoughts are given full consideration by the team. Using Team Charter to improve Team Performance Learning Team B consists of three separate personalities. Our team has different levels of trust; some trust others fully and have faith they will always do the right thing; some have little faith and trust in others. Our listening skills are varied and the majority of us need improvement in that area. We have two introverted personalities and one extroverted personality. To become an effective team, and operate at high performance, our team charter must address these differences and compensate for them. For those individuals who require improvement on their listening skills, we must ensure the charter addresses respect for others thoughts and ideas. This will
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