Fall '08 Team 11 Charter
Team Purpose:
- Vision- We envision establishing a firm foundation for which we can expand our knowledge during our college tenure as well as our professional future.
- Mission- Our mission is to culminate the separate skill sets of the individuals within our team to create an efficient and cooperative team, working towards a common goal.
- Objectives- Our objective is to diligently work, share the burdens of the assignments, to effectively communicate our knowledge and achieve an exceptional grade of an A.
Operating Agreement:
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Norms
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Unacceptable Behaviors
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Consequences
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Attending group meetings on time, as well as meeting group expectations.
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- Relgularly late for group meetings
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1st time - Free Pass
2nd time - Verbal Warning
3rd time - Written Warning
4th time - Given a poor peer evaluation grade from group
5thtime - Talk to Professor; No name on current project
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- Absent without notification
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1st time - Free Pass
2nd time - Verbal Warning
3rd time - Written Warning
4th time - Given a poor peer evaluation grade from group
5thtime - Talk to Professor; No name on current project
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- Unprepared for group meetings
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1st time - Free Pass
2nd time - Verbal Warning
3rd time - Written Warning
4th time - Given a poor peer evaluation grade from group
5thtime - Talk to Professor; No name on current project
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Consequence Terms:
- Free Pass- Let it pass the first time
- Verbal Warning- Spoken to about their unacceptable behavior
- Written Warning- Documentation of the unacceptable behavior
- Poor Evaluation- Given low scores for lack of productivity
- Talk with Professor/No name on project- Problem with group member brought to attention of professor and name of that group member will not be put on the current project that the team is working on
Decision Rules:
- Division of Work:
- Chosen/given to person with related skills or personal interest
- Partners are allowed
- Make sure that one is capable of accomplishing the task they choose
- Decisions on Technical Approach
- Group Consensus
- If group consensus cannot be reached, majority vote wins
- Decision on Final Submittals
- Group Consensus
- If group consensus cannot be reached, majority vote wins
- There are no doubts in the final product
- Supported by accurate information
Capabilities:
Each member of our team supplies a valuable asset which will produce a successful project. Although equipped with different skills and experiences in the commercial and residential aspects of the industry, our team is able to overcome obstacles that conflict with our goal of completing a job. With exceptional communication skills accompanied with our desire to work hard, we are able to acheive our goals in an efficient manner.
Collective SWOT Analysis:
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Strengths
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Weaknesses
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- Good communication skills
- Diligent workers
- Extensive experience in the field of construction
- Optimistic mindset
- Creative
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- Lack of computer skills
- Easily distracted
- Heavy class load
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Opportunities
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Threats
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- Sharing others experiences
- Gaining new experiences
- Networking
- Become better team memebers
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- Conflicting schedules
- Deadlines
- Previous engagements
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Goals/Approach for Addressing Weaknesses and Threats:
- Weaknesses won't be ignored
- Never single anyone out
- Give "constructive" criticism
- Work on helping a team member with their weaknesses
- Eliminate threats by sticking to one's word (If you say you can, make sure you are able; If not ask for help)
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