Overview
you will plan how you would manage a group project. Although you won’t actually be working in a group, you will outline how you would plan and organize a group project, including setting roles, timelines, and strategies for collaboration. This practice will help you build skills that are needed for effective teamwork in today’s digital workplace.
Preparation
- Download and complete the Hypothetical Group Project Plan Template [DOCX] Download Hypothetical Group Project Plan Template [DOCX].
Scenario
Your organization recently shifted to remote work, and co-workers have complained about the lack of effective collaboration tools. In response, the company will invest in a new collaboration tool.
As a Team Leader, you are asked to form a task force to accomplish the following SMART goal:
- Evaluate the features and benefits of 2-3 potential collaboration tools within 2 weeks.
For a quick refresher on SMART goals, watch How to Use Smart GoalsLinks to an external site..
Instructions
In the Hypothetical Group Project Plan template or in the text submission box below, please respond to the following:
- Explain how the provided goal from the Scenario section is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (S.M.A.R.T.). What makes this a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
- Determine a specific role and corresponding responsibilities for each group member that directly relate to the provided S.M.A.R.T. goal.
- Create a list with 5 key tasks for the group to complete that directly relate to the provided S.M.A.R.T. goal.
- Determine the amount of time needed to complete each of the 5 tasks (i.e., hours, days, weeks).
- Describe 1-2 collaboration tools your group will use, including how their features will support group communication and teamwork.
- Identify 1-2 challenges the group might face and include how you would prevent the challenges from interfering with the group’s teamwork.