1. Project Management Using Blackboard Discussion Boards
Building Effective Groups and Teams is core competence addressed in Mngt 305
Understanding of how different elements of group dynamics influence functioning and effectiveness of groups and teams
Ability to motivate group members to achieve organizational goals and to reduce social loafing
Can you put your knowledge into practice?
Role of instructor is that of a coach/resource
Discussion Board allows for asynchronous communication
Also reduces likelihood of social loafing in that individual contributions are identifiable
Key Tasks in Producing Project Reports (for self-managed work teams)
Agreement on work plan (Day 0 or 1)
Who’s going to do what by when
Volunteer, don’t wait for assignment
If team simply divides work amongst members there’s little or no synergy
Idea generation (Days 1-3?)
Deliberation (Days 4-5?)
Involves more than ‘looks good to me’ or ‘you go, girl!’
Final Assembly (Day 6?)
Review of Final Product Prior to Submission