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Write it down. Write it down!
Teams often begin work without clear alignment on fundamental questions about their purpose, scope, and ways of working. This ambiguity leads to confusion about priorities, decision rights, and responsibilities. While everyone may feel busy, the lack of shared understanding means efforts aren’t necessarily focused on what matters most.
Therefore…
Create a clear team charter that explicitly defines five key elements:
1. true purpose (1)
- Why does this team exist?
- What unique value do we create?
- What would be missing if we didn’t exist?