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Learn moreGroup projects can be educational and fun. They can also be stressful. So how can you ensure they run smoothly every time?
Use these five tips.
Group projects are a lot more complicated than individual assignments. You need to be highly structured to function well together. Therefore, it’s best to get organized in your first group meeting.
Your group should:
Each group member will know exactly what they need to do once you’ve finished getting organized.
Your team will not be able to produce a cohesive project without communicating clearly. Every team member must express their expectations and needs to the group.
You can improve group communications by:
Choose one communication channel, so all of your chats, notes, and calls are in one place. A tool like Microsoft Teams, for example, rolls chats, video calls, and file-sharing into a single hub for group projects.
Your team will have to bring individual tasks together at some point. You’ll inevitably need to work together on the same file, ensuring the overall project sounds cohesive.
A cloud storage system will help you when the project reaches this point. Microsoft OneDrive, for example, allows teams to:
You can save a lot of time on group projects with these capabilities. Your team can compile the project remotely, saving commute time. You can all work on the file at the same time, instead of sending documents from person to person. You can even restore accidentally deleted drafts, saving time it would take to reconstruct the files.
Group projects can be challenging if people don’t complete their tasks. Deadlines and frequent check-ins can help people turn in assignments on time. You may also consider talking about the importance of being accountable from the get-go.
Encourage team members to follow up with their tasks by:
You may even want to choose a project manager at the start of your group projects. This person can remind team members about upcoming due dates. Additionally, this lead can also adjust the schedule if something goes wrong.
Group projects must be cohesive at the end of the day. Subsequently, it needs to look like only one person completed them. You will only be able to achieve this with compromise.
Vote on each big decision to ensure that most of the group is happy with it. No one will feel as though they have to bear the weight of a decision, either. Voting may come in handy when you:
Making decisions by votes is a great way to ensure your group gets along. And a happy group will help your group project go smoother.
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