We have started are build of the 3.5 meter dory that we are building as the main project of the semester. This boat was designed by Christopher John Scott Lovegrove, who also is one of the tutors at this school. We have 6 weeks, 3 days per, to complete this project. It will be challenging because no one on our team has ever built a boat before.
We were able to choose are team from the members of the class which is good because we already know each other well and we know the strengths and weaknesses of the team. A good team consists of many attributes, communication, hardwork, and knowledge being the biggest three. Communication: we must be able to understand what the other person is thinking and discuss parts of the build to arrive at the best possible solution. Hardwork: if people are lazy and/or don't show up to class then the boat will not be completed on time. This is costly for both the rest of the team and for the future because it can mean that the costs of the finished craft increase. Knowledge: we must understand how to build the craft. We have a set of plans and access to the autoCAD drawing but we must understand the steps needed to effectively build and not waste time.
How is it?
ReplyDeleteAnother good posting coming on here I think.
How's this for an idea Chris? What about making a video of your team talking about how you all found the experience of building this boat and building a good team in the process? Similar to the "talking stick" as this ensures you all get a say.