Team Contract Template

Team Contract Template

This is an informal contract to ensure that all team members have a common understanding of what is expected in terms of work standards, communication, division or work, and conflict resolution.

Team Members

• Name of member A:
• Name of member B:
• Name of member C:

Strength & Weaknesses

Within the context of this project, what are the strengths and weaknesses that each member brings to the team?

• A:
• B:
• C:

Definition of “good enough” for this project

What would the team collectively consider “good enough” of an achievement for the project?

(One response for the whole team)

Division of work

How will each member contribute to the project?

• A:
• B:
• C:

Frequency of communication

How often will the team be in touch and what tools will be used to communicate?

(One response per team)

Response delays

What is a reasonable delay to reply to messages? Is it the same for weekdays and weekends?

(One response per team)

Receiving feedback

How do you prefer to receive feedback? Each member must provide a sample sentence for how they would like to receive constructive feedback from their peers.

(If unsure, assume a hypothetical situation such as you have not completed your work in time or you have not replied to a message in a timely manner).

• A:
• B:
• C:

In case of conflict

If a team member fails to communicate as described in this contract or does not respond to constructive feedback, what measures should the other teammate take?

(One response for the whole team)