Group Project Management (WHY WE WORK IN GROUPS LESSON)

What can a group do when two people want to be the leader?

• Ignore the situation

• Let them work it out themselves

• Take a group vote or share the leadership role

• Choose the person with the best ideas

If the project is very complicated and the group is not sure where to start, what should they do?

• Work on different projects instead

• Pick a time to meet and discuss the project steps

• Wait for the teacher to give instructions

• Assign more jobs to the members

What can the group do if there are more steps in the project than members?

• Cancel the project

• Work on the project alone

• Ask the teacher to reduce the steps

• Talk with each other to get along and share the problem with the teacher

What is a solution if the group cannot decide on a time to work on the project together after school?

• Only work during school hours

• Group members have to agree to do more than one job

• Postpone the project indefinitely

• Split the group into smaller teams

What should the group do if two members do not like each other and everyone is feeling uncomfortable?

• Ignore the discomfort

• Let them resolve their issues outside the group

• The group has to list out all the steps they can think of and put them in order

• Separate the two members into different tasks

What should the group do if they need expert advice on a specific part of the project?

• Ignore the need for expert advice

• Try to figure it out by themselves without seeking help

• Search online for general advice

• Reach out to a teacher or a professional for guidance

How can a group effectively manage their time to ensure the project is completed before the deadline?

• Work on the project only a day before the deadline

• Create a detailed plan with deadlines for each step

• Assign all work to the most efficient member

• Take breaks often and hope for the best

If a group member is not contributing as expected, what is the best course of action?

• Ignore their lack of contribution

• Report immediately to the teacher without talking to the member

• Discuss the issue as a group to find a supportive solution

• Assign them more work to encourage participation

What should the group do if they realize the project scope is too broad and needs to be narrowed down?

• Continue with the broad scope hoping to cover more ground

• Divide the project into smaller, manageable parts

• Ask the teacher for an extension due to the broad scope

• Focus on one aspect of the project and refine their approach

How can the group ensure that all members are equally contributing to the project?

• Assign tasks based on members' strengths and follow up regularly

• Let members choose their tasks without any follow-up

• Have one member do most of the work to ensure quality

• Only work on the project when all members are present