1

PURPOSE
Describe why the team is being formed and the anticipated outcomes.

2

BACKGROUND
Summarise the programme, objective or project the team is supporting; state how the team fits within the organisational structure; identify the users/customers of the team’s service, including external customers and stakeholders.

3

SCOPE
State the scope, mission, and objectives for the team and the team’s role in achieving them. Define the high- level goals the team must accomplish.

4

CORE VALUES
Describe the common values that the team members hold, and how these relate to working operations.

5

GROUND RULES
List the rules or norms of behaviour that the team have agreed to abide by – what is acceptable/unacceptable and how unacceptable behaviour will be addressed by the team.

6

MEMBERSHIP ROLES
Identify roles and responsibilities for each team member. List member name, job title and contact information. Identify qualifications, experience, personal goals, strengths and weaknesses of each individual.

7

TEAM OPERATIONS
Describe team operational plans, including, for example, such activities as the team’s decision-making processes, how changes in membership occur should the need arise, , relationships with other teams, logistical support, etc.

8

TEAM PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Document key areas of performance needed for team success, including a way to measure progress.

9

COMMUNICATION PLAN
Document how and how often the team plans to meet, and how members will communicate with and to each other.

10

APPROVAL
All team members to sign their approval.