TEAM CONTRACT
Course Name:
Student Names:
Team Topic: Professor:
Presentation Date: Class Day / Time:
PROJECT VISION
(Team’s Grade Expectation Eg. A+, A, B+, B, etc.)
What is the team’s grade expectation on this assignment? Is there consensus?
Please ask each other: “Is each member committed to putting in the work to
achieve this grade? If not, how will the team resolve this?”
Please circle/highlight the grade that you group is targeting: All members of the
team must agree
50% to 60% on the decision.
60% to 70%
70% to 80%
80% to 90%
90% to 100%
GROUP MEMBERS’ BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS This need should
What do you need from each other to work effectively as a be brought to the
team? Examples: “communicating in a timely manner with each attention of your
other”, “being punctual”, “meeting deadlines”, etc. Each member team.
needs to include at least one behavioural expectation.
NAME BEHAV. EXPECTATION SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
All team members show up to
Example: George Green Punctuality meetings and class on time
and with work done as per
agreement
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ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
Each member should identify at least one of the skills below that you feel you
are strong in and one skill area that requires further development.
Use this information in completing the sections “SKILL STRENGTH
IDENTIFICATION” and “SKILL DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION” areas
below.
COMMUNICATION
For effective teamwork to occur there needs to be a free, open and
appropriate expression of ideas and feelings at all times. Each member
actively listens to other members, and after listening, provides effective non-
judgmental feedback. Members take responsibility to communicate their
ideas, thoughts, concerns, etc. Respectful communication (verbal and non-
verbal) in response to cultural and personal differences contributes to team
cohesion.
PARTICIPATION
Team members need to contribute fully to the best of their ability. Members
need to take initiative in participating in the group tasks, especially in areas
where they may have strengths. Those with greater ability may also need to
help those who may be struggling by guiding, coaching or critiquing. Those
who may be struggling should be clear when they need clarification or
assistance. To make teams work well, members need to make concerted
efforts to be available for meetings. Wanting the group to succeed will
contribute to success – begrudging contributions will erode success.
GIVE AND TAKE
There may be various ideas of how to achieve success within the team.
Therefore, members need to be open to compromise and recognize that it is
sometimes better to give in than be “right”.
Members need to discern the differences between their own needs and those
of the group, ideally putting needs of team before the needs of the individual.
LEADERSHIP
Each member can contribute by being a leader in the group – a group can
have more than one! Members lead with the skills and abilities they possess.
A member who promotes team actions, decisions and ideas demonstrates
leadership. A leader recognizes that he/she needs the team, and lets each
member know where they stand. Leadership is also required to initiate the
resolution of team breakdowns.
ORGANIZATION
An effective team needs to be organized. Members determine how the team
is organized. This in turn, contributes to a member understanding his/her
responsibilities, ensuring things are getting done and that there is no
repetition in completing tasks.
PREPARATION
For teams to be successful, members need to be responsible with their
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duties and do the work required as agreed upon. Otherwise, team progress
could be impeded, especially if further steps are dependent on the required
work. Everyone needs to know that they can rely on their team members in
completing assigned tasks/preparation work so that the team can progress in
its objective(s).
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PROCEDURE
In order for teams to function well, they need to set up procedures, which
will clearly identify members’ responsibilities and expectations for each
other. Some type of order is necessary for teams to function effectively and
smoothly, otherwise teamwork may end up being inefficient, inconsistent
and regularly in “crisis”. Members need to function according to agreed upon
procedures which will help to guide them in times of dilemmas.
CAPABILITY
Each member brings strengths to the group – not only existing skills and/or
knowledge, but also the potential to learn, problem-solve and contribute to
the team. Demonstrating one’s interest and potential will often lead others
to have more confidence in that member.
COMMITMENT
Members who are committed will often be the ones taking initiative to achieve
goals/objectives of the team. They will be the ones who want to make sure
the goals are clear to achieve success. Commitment needs to be directed to
team goals, not individual goals. The level of commitment is usually related to
the level of reliability.
PROGRESS and ASSESSMENT
A well running team is always interested in how things are going. Members of
an effective team will contribute to an attitude of action and momentum.
Often, progress is a good indicator of how well the team is working together.
Regular assessment is necessary for a team to ensure it is continuing to work
well together. An effective team is not afraid to make changes in how it is
organized or in it’s procedures so that improvement in achieving the
goal/objective occurs.
Use this information in completing the sections
“SKILL STRENGTH IDENTIFICATION” and
“SKILL DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION” areas
below.
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SKILL STRENGTH IDENTIFICATION
This Skill should
Each member must choose at least one skill from be brought to the
“Elements of Effective Teamwork” (pages 2&3) that you attention of your
feel is your strength. Be very specific in what activity you team.
will apply this skill to the assignment.
MEMBER NAME SKILL STRENGTH SPECIFIC ACTIVITY
Example: I will attend all meetings and
Pat Green Commitment encourage others to be
committed.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION
Each member must choose at least one skill to be This Challenge
should be brought
developed from “Elements of Effective Teamwork” (pages to the attention of
2&3). Provide a specific example of how this skill is often your team.
challenging for you in a team situation and how you
might develop it within this project.
MEMBER NAME SKILL DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC ACTIVITY
Sometimes I procrastinate. I
Example: Organization (Time would like to challenge myself
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need support of the group in
this area.
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TEAM MEMBER AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE
Complete the grid below to show when each member is NOT available
to work on assignments/projects with your team. If this changes,
complete this again.
Time Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
8–9
9 – 10
10 – 11
11 – 12
12 – 1
1–2
2–3
3–4
4–5
5–6
6–7
7–8
8–9
9 -?
BE VERY CLEAR OF YOUR AVAILABILITIES,
AS THIS IS OFTEN THE MOST COMMON
AREA FOR CONFLICT.
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TEAM ACTIVITY PLAN
Please fill out according to the assignment requirements. Be as specific
as possible so that everyone is clear what is being completed and by
when.
Feel free to add rows as required.
Project Tasks / Requirements Who Is Completing Date to
This Activity / Task be
Complete
d
Example:
Research on current industry events in Pat Green Monday October 26th
Canada
Clarity of Tasks and/or Requirements is
often an indicator of a
HIGH FUNCTIONING TEAM.
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CRITICAL REVIEW DATES
It is strongly recommended that you pre-arrange Critical Review Dates. These
meetings will help to assess if you are on track and if the project is moving
along as planned.
Please discuss:
How often your will team meet to review the project status.
How will you communicate with each other and share information (i.e.:
Facebook, email, Dropbox, face-to-face, Google group, etc.).
o What will be the ramifications of no regular communication?
What contact information you will share with each other and
when it is appropriate to contact each other.
Deadline dates to ensure task completions.
Who will take lead in communicating with the team and initiating
discussions when needed.
Review Date #1:
Location/Method of Communication:
Review Date #2:
Location/Method of Communication:
Review Date #3:
Location/Method of Communication:
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
This is an official contract. Once you have signed it you are accountable.
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