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Team Charter

“Team Charter” is a short 90-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Leadership domain. A one-page document answering: why we are a team, how we work, how we measure success. It draws on Organizational Development. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

A one-page document answering: why we are a team, how we work, how we measure success.

90 min Intermediate

Goal

Transform a team from "people in a room" to a unit with documented shared purpose, working style, and values.

Steps

1

In a 90-min workshop, gather the team. Start with: "Why do we exist?"

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

The team leaves the workshop feeling "we're different" — this isn't a regular work group.

Evidence base

School: Organizational Development

Founders: Wageman & Hackman (2005)

Wageman & Hackman at Harvard documented teams writing charters perform 30% better over 18 months. Used at Spotify, GitLab, Basecamp.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Team Charter" take?

This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced in a group in a Creative format.

When will I notice the effect of "Team Charter"?

The team leaves the workshop feeling "we're different" — this isn't a regular work group. In the short term: Within a month, the charter is referenced in disputes: "this doesn't match our charter".

Is "Team Charter" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Organizational Development (Wageman & Hackman (2005)). Wageman & Hackman at Harvard documented teams writing charters perform 30% better over 18 months. Used at Spotify, GitLab, Basecamp.

Is "Team Charter" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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