Develop the following: Define the team’s purpose, goals, and expected outcomes. Identify each member’s role and responsibilities. Establish initial communication channels and meeting schedule.
Develop the following: Define the team’s purpose, goals, and expected outcomes. Identify each member’s role and responsibilities. Establish initial communication channels and meeting schedule.
The team charter defines the "why" and "what" of the project, providing a unified direction for all members.
A. Team Purpose
The primary purpose of the team is to successfully design, develop, test, and launch the "Atlas" mobile application within the current fiscal year. This initiative is critical for capturing a new market segment and driving a 15% increase in digital service subscriptions.
Expected Outcomes
A fully functional, tested, and market-ready "Atlas" mobile application (iOS and Android).
A comprehensive user manual and supporting marketing collateral.
A documented feedback loop established between Customer Support and the Development team for post-launch maintenance.
This section outlines the "who" and the specific actions each person is accountable for.
| Team Member | Role/Function | Core Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Doe | Project Manager (PM) | Overall project execution; stakeholder communication; managing scope, schedule, and budget; resolving cross-functional roadblocks. |
| John Smith | Lead Developer | Overseeing technical architecture; coding critical features; code reviews; managing the version control system (Git). |
| Alice Brown | UX/UI Designer | Conducting user research; developing wireframes and prototypes; finalizing all visual and interaction design elements. |
| David Lee | Marketing Specialist | Developing the go-to-market strategy; planning pre-launch campaigns; creating launch content and messaging. |
| Emily Clark | Quality Assurance (QA) | Developing test cases and scripts; performing functional, regression, and usability testing; managing the bug tracking system. |
Establishing clear communication protocols and a set meeting rhythm (the "how" and "when") is crucial for maintaining momentum and reducing confusion.
A. Initial Communication Channels
Primary Channel (Urgent): Designated group chat (e.g., Slack or Teams) for immediate alerts, quick questions, and status updates.
Secondary Channel (Formal/Documentation): Email for formal correspondence, official documentation sharing (e.g., contracts, final reports), and summarizing key decisions.
Documentation Repository: Shared cloud drive (e.g., Google Drive or SharePoint) for storing all project documentation, meeting minutes, and artifacts.