Team Charter

Formal document created in 8D D1 that defines the team's mission, scope, authority, resources, timeline, and success metrics. Includes team member roles, meeting frequency, decision-making process, and escalation path. Prevents scope creep and ensures alignment between team and management expectations. Charter is signed by team Champion (sponsor) and reviewed throughout the 8D process. More formal than typical A3 setup due to 8D's team-based nature and often cross-organizational scope.