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# Creating and Managing Teams

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## Creating a New Team

To create a new team in Aude, navigate to Administration → Team Management and click "Create Team."&#x20;

You'll need to provide:

1. **Team Name** (required)
   * Choose a clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Mobile App Team", "Platform Infrastructure")
   * Keep names consistent with your organization's conventions
2. **Team Description** (required)
   * Describe the team's purpose and scope
   * Include key responsibilities and objectives
   * Add any relevant context about the team's role
3. **Team Leader** (required)
   * Select one or more team leaders from the dropdown
   * Leaders receive team performance insights
   * Leaders can manage team goals and membership
4. **Team Members** (required)
   * Add team members from the dropdown menu
   * Members can belong to multiple teams
   * Changes to team membership take effect immediately

### Best Practices

* Keep team names consistent and clear
* Write descriptions that help others understand the team's purpose
* Consider having backup team leaders for larger teams
* Review team membership regularly

## Managing Existing Teams

Once created, you can:

* Edit team details from the Team Management page
* Add or remove team members
* Change team leadership