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Team Charter
A one-page document answering: why we are a team, how we work, how we measure success.
Goal
Transform a team from "people in a room" to a unit with documented shared purpose, working style, and values.
Steps
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In a 90-min workshop, gather the team. Start with: "Why do we exist?"
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.
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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 app.
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