A Team Contract is used to help promote teamwork and clarify team communications and interactions to ensure a common understanding across the project. The team contract should provide the groundwork (foundation) for how the project team will function together as a 'unit.' It is crucial to emphasize the importance of the project team throughout the project's life cycle. Everyone involved in creating the 'Team Contract' are a signatory to it.

Answer the following questions regarding the 'Team Contract.'

• In your words, what are the benefits of writing a Team Contract?
• Why is it important all Team members agree on the Team Contract?
• Who is responsible for maintaining a Team Contract?
• What makes a Team Contract effective in fostering teamwork?