Embedded Files
What is working well?
Team 8 has been doing really well with many things. We are excited that we have come so far in trusting each other/trusting that everyone will do their part well. Our Team has been able to complete each assignment with quality and on time. For each one of these assignments and meetings we have worked very productively in each one of our respective roles we selected at the beginning of the semester.
In between meetings we have held on to our solid communication through texts and updates with the rest of the team, including update texts the day before and the day of meeting. As a team, we excel in having a good system of being consistent with meeting and makes sure we know how to get the assignments done with all the requirements. We all come prepared with having read previous materials, as well as ideas to contribute. We even have a weekly catch-up meeting, so everyone is on the same page, no one is left behind.
What needs to be improved?
As a team, we feel great about where we are. However, there are a few things we could work on, in order to reach our full potential. We have a need for each member to contribute more to each of the assignments equally. Not only that but having higher attendance from each member for the weekly meeting. We also need a stronger focus on delegation-making sure every team member has something they can work on for the week. Lastly, we want a stronger emphasis on being thorough when it comes to assignment outlines every week. Making sure we don't miss any small details when it comes to rubrics and tasks.
How can we make these improvements?
In order to make improvements in our teamwork we have agreed to put our ideas directly onto our team web page. This will make it easier for everyone to contribute by sharing our ideas in a place that everyone can easily access them. We are also optimistic that this will allow us to have only one weekly meeting instead of multiple, as well as to cut down on the length of the meeting. Along with the team meetings we need to prioritize our meetings a little more so that we have the highest attendance possible.
When it comes to the delegation of tasks we would like to take a more proactive approach. Instead of asking what needs to be done when we’re assigning tasks, we need to give ideas on what we can do instead. Then making sure that each team member understands the assignment as well as their responsibilities regarding it. By taking this approach we are hoping to encourage more participation on assignments.
What have we learned as a team?
When working in a team with multiple people we have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't. The main thing we have noticed is that trust is everything. Sometimes it is hard to give up control on assignments, but trusting our team members to do their part, not only well but on time, is important. The importance of being understanding of each others schedules and unexpected challenges that arise is also something that we have learned. Everyone has different things going on and it is important to be understanding of these problems when they come up versus getting frustrated with each other. Conflicts arise and mistakes will be made, so we have found it is more beneficial for the team as a whole to not hold it against anyone but rather reassess as a team and move forward. When working through problems we noticed that we gain inspiration through discussion and verbally assessing the situation. We all have different talents, skills, and abilities and we have found that these discussions bring out our differences and allow us to come up with the best possible solutions.
Image citations
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.4nNCM3pIcZ3YVYY27XE_DgHaEO?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
(n.d.). Retrieved from https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.YgAKdRSTOrkVntLpPAsCEQHaHa?pid=ImgDet&rs=1
Matt Crossman https://www.success.com/author/matt-crossman/. (2022, April 2). 50 things I know at 50: Reflections on a half-century of life. SUCCESS. Retrieved October 13, 2022, from https://www.success.com/50-things-i-know-at-50-reflections-on-a-half-century-of-life/
Page updated
Report abuse