What Is a Teaming Agreement?
A teaming agreement is a simple, mutually agreed-upon set of expectations that defines how a team works together. It’s not about adding red tape—it’s about removing confusion and friction.
At its core, a teaming agreement should include:
✔ Trust and openness – Commitments to collaboration and transparency
✔ Roles and responsibilities – Who does what and how decisions are made
✔ Communication norms – Meeting etiquette, response expectations, and feedback loops
✔ Conflict resolution – How the team navigates challenges proactively
✔ Accountability practices – How team members hold each other to commitments
When done right, these agreements help teams stay aligned, eliminate friction, and move faster—especially in cross-functional or hybrid work environments.
Why It Matters
Without clear agreements, teams waste time navigating miscommunications instead of delivering results. But when everyone understands the rules of engagement, teams build trust, work more efficiently, and adapt to challenges more smoothly.
If you don’t already have a teaming agreement, now is the perfect time to start.