Definition
A charter is a document that defines the purpose of a team and/or project, the expected outcomes, goals and constraints. It is developed collectively by the team members. It provides clarity around the who, what and why of a team.
Use When
- Establishing the purpose and focus of a team
- Defining a shared vision for a project's success
- Setting a focus for a team to work more effectively to reach a project outcome
- Bringing a team together to improve a problem or to perform a collaborative task
- Clarifying or defining details such as purpose, scope of work, direction and goals