Blog About Class

1. Why did class devolve into chaos??? - It delved into chaos because suddenly the structure of the goal shifted.  All of the sudden we had a new option introduced and there came a variety of different opinions about what to do and how to do it.
2. What could you have done to keep that from happening? - Like Zach said, keep an eye on what the client specifically asks for.  If they aren't specific, communication with the client is just as, if not more so, important as communication with group members.  Keep calling them till you get all the info. you need.

1. Regurgitating ideas you have read is all well and good, but if you cannot apply them, then what is the point? - Exactly.  It's nothing but speculation otherwise.  You can talk the talk all you like but if you can't walk the walk it'll show in the final product.
2. What can you do to be more mindful of your team buidling decisions and how to actually implement the techniques we have been learning all semester? - Communication and organization is the foundation of a good team and essential to its functioning.
3. Is always sticking with people you already know the best solution to forming a good team? Working with people you already know may be human nature and the easiest way to make sure you get a good grade on a project, but remember that you are being assessed in this course not only on the product you create but how you work with your team and apply the techniques we have been covering in class... Unlike other classes, the product in this class is secondary to the process of creating the product. - No it's not and this is the issue that got me the most frustrated when we broke off into groups.  One if not two of the teams that formed were people who already knew each other and completely ignored everything we learned in class thus far!  Not only is that an insult to the course but it's an insult to me who didn't have a comfort zone to recede into.  I knew nobody coming in practically.
4. What did you learn about yourself and team building as a result of what happened in class today? - I learned that I can speak up and say the facts as well as try to bob and weave to accommodate people.
5. How should the potential conflict that could erupt based on discussion todayt be handled in a way that allows for the best teams and personal satisfaction for all people? - Personal satisfaction isn't always possible with a group.  That's why I was considering giving the team a gift during the project to provide them some personal motivation.
6. Instead of just backing down and saying, "Whatever..." what might be a better way to incorporate and include all ideas and styles? - Listen to what people have to say in regards to what the client wants.