Teamwork

Teamwork

Projects that involve a team effort are extremely common in scientific fields such as engineering. All three Bridge Competition members bring something unique to the table. Our individual skills and inputs, when properly integrated, will result in a smoothly running project. However, some issues will inevitably arise. We must have a strict schedule and adhere to all deadlines assigned; if one person doesn’t finish their part then the whole group is affected. We will allocate weekly tasks to each other during lab time and check in via email or text message a few days before the next lab if someone still hasn’t done their part of the assignment.

A few other issues that could arise include: conflicting ideas about the final design, poor time management, not enough individual participation, or the common idea of “someone else will do it”. To deal with these, we will communicate ideas to each other clearly and considerately, as well as gently “push” our fellow group members away from procrastination. If someone is not putting enough effort into the project as they should be (without explanation), then the group will call a meeting and re-discuss role assignments to ensure everyone is on the same page.

-Belinda Lester