Working Agreement Development

Working Agreements are specific norms for a group. They define the expected behavior among group members in areas that the members decide will support their effectiveness in reaching important outcomes. Working Agreements may be posted alongside the Norms of Collaboration to support effectiveness specific to a PLT or meeting. Common themes addressed by Working Agreements are to focus on the topic-at-hand, respecting all members’ points of view, starting and ending on time, and being prepared for meetings.