Project Overview

The purpose of this assignment is to experience collaborating as a team. To do so, establish some working norms for your group, practice your critical thinking and writing skills, and give feedback to one another in order to improve the final version of the document. develop a team charter that will guide your actions for the remainder of the course.

Review the Team Charter document below . In the discussion, talk about the goals and norms for the team over the next few weeks. It will be helpful to read the Case Study deliverables for each of the final four modules so you can more clearly designate duties and timelines for each of you. As part of the Team Charter, you will designate one person to upload the completed document for the group.

1Team Tools Worksheet / CONTRACT

Contents

1. Introduction

Three things determine high performingteams:trust, mutual accountability,andshared commitment. These can be developed by finding common beliefs, leading to good teamwork, open communication and collaboration. Successfulteamsstart by developing the ground rules.

ThisTeamTooldocument will assist you in creatingthefoundation for a goodworking relationship for your team.

In Sections 2, 3 & 4, the focus is onlearning about each other andcreating the purpose for your teamand creating/measuring objectives and results.

In Sections 5,6, &7the focus is on how teams make decisions, data on team members, and confirmation of acceptance of operating guidelines for your team. There are worksheets in these sections for you to complete.

Each team must complete the worksheets below and postthis document inCanvasby the assigned due date (one per team)

TeamName:

1TEAM TOOLS

2.Learn About Each Other

Thinking back to Module 1, share with your team membersyour preferred and non-preferred tasks

	What is your most preferred role on a team?	In general, do you prefer thinking, social or action roles?	What is your least preferred role on a team?
Team Member 1 (name)
Team Member 2(name)
Team Member 3(name)
Team Member 4(name)
Team Member 5(name)

3. Team Charter & Purpose Statement of the Team

On an individual level, people who understand their team's wider purpose are happier, more engaged, and more creative. When individual members see how their roles fit with the team's goals, people work harder, use their initiative, and make sensible decisions about their work. In turn, the team can operate more efficiently. These are easier to attain when group members agree, understand and believe in WHY they are pursuing something together.

So What is Your Team'sPurposeStatement for the Team Project?

Write the Statement Here: ______________________________

4. Team Objectives & Metrics

After developing your team's purpose, the next step is to determine your objectives, which describe the desired result or outcome of your team's project. Objectives are the target and the foundation for keeping track of progress; they keep the group and the project focused.

In developing your objectivesbe sure they are"S-M-A-R-T":

1.Specific: Objectives should be focused, clear, and unambiguous. Being specific sets expectations on the same level and helps everyone get on the same page. Specific objectives are easier to measure, too.

2.Measurable: Objectives that are measurable allow you to track and report progress; they help define success and help you see where you need to make adjustments to be more effective.

3.Attainable:Objectivesshould be realistic but require a stretch or effort to reach them. The objective can't be out of reach or below what is reasonably achievable.

4.Relevant:Relevance means that objectives are aligned with the scope of the assignment and the intent of your purpose. Objectives that don't align well with either become a distraction, and irrelevant objectives may even confuse team members.

5.Timely: The elements of your project must have start and end dates and are often best determined by planning backwards from the date of your deliverable. This creates focus and urgency for the project.

COMPLETE THE BELOW TABLE WITH 3 KEY TEAM OBJECTIVES

Each Objective Name	How will you measureprogressin achieving this objective?	How will you measuresuccessin achieving this objective?
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5. Team Profile & Inventory

Use this section to roles and skill sets of each team member,andidentify who will submit which deliverable

Name	Preferred Roleon Team	Skills and Capabilities	Which deliverable will you submit to the Canvas dropbox on behalf of the group?
Team Member 1 (name)
Team Member 2(name)
Team Member 3(name)
Team Member 4(name)
Team Member 5(name)

6. Team Decision-MakingRules

Use this section to establish norms for your group. You can add operating rules as you desire.

Operating Rule Items	Operating Rules Set by the Team	Consequences for non-Adherence
Howoften should we participate in the discussion?
Howdo we make decisions?
Is it OK to contact someone outside the Canvas portal?
How do we decide individual roles and participation?
When should the final deliverable for the week be submitted and how will we indicate to one anotherthat we're finished collaborating and think it's ready for final submission?
What is the quality of work that we desire?
What is our generaldiscussionetiquette?
What are our rulesfor assuring academic integrity?

7.MEMBER AGREEMENT

We agree to abide by these expectations and operating rules to help us all work together. We will bring up for discussion in our team any perceived violation of the operating rules. If satisfaction or problems persist, we agree to pursue dispute resolution process through our own means first and through our teaching assistant and class instructor if we cannot resolve it on our own.