1) Primary Means of Communication and Expectations
We agreed to use iMessenger to communicate and each group member should respond in less than 12 hours.
2) Scheduling of Meetings
Team will agree, at the end of each class, to set any meetings times and agenda needed before the next class and beyond if possible. Team members will take turns to send out a reminder of the meeting with an agenda within eight hours after the class.
3) General Responsibilities for All Team Members
- Stay on task during lab.
- If you cannot complete a task make it known to the other group members except for an emergency.
- Divide the work fairly and be sure that everyone participates equally.
- Complete assigned tasks on time.
- Be on time to all meetings, and notify other team members ahead of time in case of absence from a meeting.
- Discuss any problems as they arise.
- Ensure that all team members have a copy of the finished report.
- Ensure that all team members understand all of the concepts and information presented in the report.
4) Conflict Resolution
When there are problems within our group pertaining to the general responsibilities or specific responsibilities, the following steps will be taken in this order until a resolution is found.
- Discuss problems within the group to come to a working solution, trying to make sure all members have opportunity to participate in the discussion.
- Hold a team discussion of the problem with a GTA or Professor to find a solution.
- If 1 and 2 fail, ask a GTA or Professor to make a decision (arbitrate).
(Revised from Team Working Agreement, 2018)