Chapter 10 & 11 Ideas

Chapter 10 deals with the formulation of good team environment. In this chapter, several key points stood out. In order to create a good team environment, it must be noted that a strong leader must be present. The leader must make note of the differences between each member and resolve any conflicts that might arise. As a leader it is very important to set some ground rules. With ground rules, you are laying down the policy for what is acceptable behavior and what is unacceptable behavior. This is a crucial step as it prevents the team turning into a circus. Note, in any team, strong communication skills is a must. Strong communication skills foster the cohesion of the team. Communication skills also involves one being an active listener. After all, effective communication can never take place if one person fails to listen to the other person.

In Chapter 11, we are made aware once again the necessity of communication between members. To prevent anyone from falling behind and to get everyone caught up on the same page, project status meetings is essential. Project status meetings is also vital because it fosters greater commitment from the team members. When the product is made, the team members that created the product should also be accepting of the opinions of the stakeholders. At times, the stakeholders may request a modification in the product after the stakeholder evaluation/modification. Essentially, any project will never succeed if it has no communication.