Because teams are a ubiquitous part of most organizations today, it is common for business educators to use team assignments to help students experientially learn about course concepts and team process. Unfortunately, students frequently experience a number of problems during team assignments. The authors describe the results of their research and efforts to enhance student team effectiveness by providing a team charter assignment and coaching students about its implementation. Descriptions of the team charter assignment, its components, theoretical foundations, effectiveness, and ideas for future developments are provided. (Contains 5 figures.)