Team JERKS final projectWeek10

J.E.R.K.S.Jose CuellarElsy RamosReneé IppolitiKia GreenStephanie Linn : 

J.E.R.K.S.Jose CuellarElsy RamosReneé IppolitiKia GreenStephanie Linn Creating Energy for Your Future

Solar Energy : 

Solar Energy Photovoltaic cells

Structure of Organization : 

Structure of Organization Team building Locations of team members Implementation of Roles

Assumptions : 

Assumptions Team Based Structure Time zone issues Virtual team Cultural differences Appraisal and compensation

Creating a Healthy Organizational Culture : 

Creating a Healthy Organizational Culture Establishing trust Discuss team objectives and steps Build relationships

Network connections : 

Network connections What is SAP? -uses -productivity -profitability

Incentives for virtual teams : 

Incentives for virtual teams Meeting time sensitive deadlines Information sharing Communication 24 hours a day Reduce company expenditures

“Can we talk?” -Joan Rivers : 

“Can we talk?” -Joan Rivers Multicultural Barriers Using “talk” to resolve conflict -effective vs. ineffective -alternatives

Cultural Bias : 

Cultural Bias Breaking cultural discrimination Identify cultural bias amongst team Information and education More knowledge will break cultural bias

Challenges : 

Challenges Leader vs. Leaderless (pros and cons) Common goals, objectives and aspirations Performance Evaluations (individual vs. team) Time zone communications

Opportunities and Benefits : 

Opportunities and Benefits Success leads to more projects Combining financial resources leads to stronger team Reduce individual stressors

Appraisals and Compensation : 

Appraisals and Compensation Creating routines and systems Communication and participation Conference calls Team meetings Evaluations of productivity Self-Assessments

Recommendations : 

Recommendations Sensitivity training Cross-cultural activities Share culture and relationship build

Conclusions : 

Conclusions Prepared and Trained Ready to create an effective team Great need for solar power

References : 

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