Appendix B

Innovation Team Contract Guidelines

To create an environment conducive to the success of your team, you can create a team contract using the following process. Complete each of the following steps to help the team conduct an open and honest conversation about the mission, goals, norms, behaviors, and expectations that you will hold for yourself and each other during the course of the team’s life. It is important to perform this early in the life of the project because you can hold members accountable only for expectations or responsibilities that were agreed on and clearly communicated.

Before Your First Meeting

  • Schedule a one-hour team meeting that all members can attend.
  • Select a space where the team will not be interrupted and ...

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