Understand the group charter feature better and learn tips to create an effective charter for Cadmus Group Assessments
A Group Charter is a collaboratively written document created by you and your group at the start of your project or assignment. It is both a planning tool and a learning tool. It acts as an agreement between all your group members that outlines how you will work together, your shared goals, and how you will handle responsibilities and challenges.
It would help your group work more effectively together by providing structure, fairness, and accountability, making the group work a more positive and authentic learning experience.
What it is
- A written agreement developed collectively by all group members.
- Outlines expectations, values, and standards for teamwork.
- Includes practical details (roles, timelines, communication methods) and interpersonal agreements (conflict resolution, accountability).
What can it be used for
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities: Who does what, by when.
- Setting ground rules: How meetings will be run, how decisions will be made, how communication will happen.
- Defining shared goals: Ensuring everyone understands the purpose of the group work and what success looks like.
- Conflict management: Providing a reference point when disagreements or issues arise.
- Accountability: Holding members responsible for agreed-upon contributions.
Why is it a good practice
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- Encourages early communication: Gets all group members talking about expectations before problems arise.
- Prevents common group-work issues: Reduces conflict, free-riding, or misunderstandings.
- Promotes fairness and equity: Everyone’s voice is included in shaping the agreement.
- Builds professional skills: Mirrors practices in workplaces where teams create agreements, contracts, or project charters.
- Supports reflection and learning: Learn about teamwork processes and the assignment content.
- Provides a reference point: Acts as a documented standard to revisit if accountability or contribution issues emerge.