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BIG GROUP: BIG ISSUES. DR. STEINBERG’S SOFTWARE INTEGRATION . Initial Approach. Many project proposals to present Mind set of being allowed to work on one project 10 group members with an array of IT skills. THE PROJECT(S). Two Projects Two Teams. Expectations. Four Deliverables
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BIG GROUP: BIG ISSUES DR. STEINBERG’S SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
Initial Approach • Many project proposals to present • Mind set of being allowed to work on one project • 10 group members with an array of IT skills
THE PROJECT(S) • Two Projects • Two Teams
Expectations • Four Deliverables • Requirements Analysis • Functional Design • Technical Design • Documentation • Organize & Manage Group • Two Working Prototypes
Technical & Communication Applications • Facebook • Dropbox • Skype • Email
What Went Wrong • Communication • Too many ideas • No set schedule • (10 people conflicting schedules) • Non-productive meetings • Underestimated Scope • Unstable structure (lead into resolution) • Organization • Miscalculation
Obstacles • 1st Obstacle • Intro to dual projects • Splitting team into two groups • 2nd Obstacle • Communication issues and assumptions • Lack of technical access • Restructuring client projects
Reorganization • Heightened Communication • Increased frequency of meetings • Conference calls • Increased posting on Facebook wall • Email communication • Increased Structure • Structured meetings • Strict deadlines • Detailed road maps
Reallocation of Resources • Limited resources • Sharing resources • Limited time • Decisions regarding on what to concentrate • Distribution of time & resources • Individual skills/talent • Group/Project demands
What We Learned About Tech Projects • Hindsight • Permissions • Access • Communication • Complete understanding • More useful final product
Professional environment • Organization • Templates • Sequential order • Tough boss • Corporate atmosphere • Professional Language
Team Organization • Team Building • Working with others • Utilizing resources • Synergy • One team • One cause