Managing Team Projects

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Managing Team Projects : 

By: Alex Wilke Managing Team Projects

Working in a Team : 

Working in a Team “Team” “Teamwork” “Team player” Teams allow those with specialized skills put them to use to assist with an overall team goal.

Benefits of Teamwork : 

Benefits of Teamwork Reduces amount of individual work required Everyone can work on something they are good at, and hopefully enjoy. Produces a better product, in less time.

Teams in Industry : 

Teams in Industry Manager Graphic Designer Planner (Lead Writer) Production Coordinator Editors Graphic Artists Technical Writers

Team Roles : 

Team Roles Writing (everyone should do some) Researching Try to avoid duplicate research by discussing beforehand. Reviewing Review each other’s drafts Check for accuracy, completeness, comprehension, and organization.

Team Roles : 

Team Roles Editing Eye for detail Use printed drafts or Word’s “track changes” Revising Ensures fluidity throughout document Final revision should be assigned to one person Developing Graphics

Team Roles : 

Team Roles Document Design Margins, type style, headings, etc. Document Production Assembling the team’s work Adding title page, table of contents, graphics Printing the final document Project overseer Having a project manager is recommended to keep things on track and organized

Teams in a Classroom : 

Teams in a Classroom

Teams in a Classroom : 

Teams in a Classroom Should have a “team leader” Several roles may be combined Every team member should do some writing and some reviewing Communicate!

Steps for successful Team-writing : 

Steps for successful Team-writing Meet and get to know each other Discuss individuals strengths Agree on process and rules Time-logging? Decide on what each member will contribute Finalize project idea

Steps for successful Team-writing : 

Steps for successful Team-writing Initial research & outline Individual ideas, or brainstorming as a group? Preliminary research, interviews, etc. Assign tasks Decide who will write what Make a schedule Give every team member a copy Include due dates

Steps for successful Team-writing : 

Steps for successful Team-writing Design the document Agree on a set style, font, margin Design a template in Word Write rough drafts Discuss any changes with other group members Review drafts Focus on content, organization, comprehension, and flow. Do this several times.

Steps for successful Team-writing : 

Steps for successful Team-writing Compile & edit full draft Review as a group Assemble final copy Include title pages, table of contents, references. Final meeting Share successes and failures Congratulate one another

Preemptive Problem Solving : 

Preemptive Problem Solving Team member doing too much or too little work. Solution: Have each member track the time spent on the project, and what part of the project, report to leader weekly.

Preemptive Problem Solving : 

Preemptive Problem Solving Team members disagree and cannot reach a compromise. Solution: Discuss format and design before writing begins. Solution: Agree on a method of resolving disputes (ie. 15 minute discussion/debate followed by vote; letting professor decide)

Preemptive Problem Solving : 

Preemptive Problem Solving Some team members are shy and nonassertive; others are loud and aggressive. Solution: Appoint a discussion “referee” at meetings to bring balance. Solution: Encourage “round-table” discussion, where everyone is allowed to speak in turn.