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3rd level
o created by adding in the importance value for each of the
criteria
Chapter 9 Teamwork
steps to optimize a design team
o make good use of teammates
o develop systems for assigning task responsibility
o defining an orderly procedure for communication among
team members
o developing a system for evaluating your teammate
9.1
Team optimization
o Successful design teams is organized in a way so the
project tasks are aligned with team member skills
o Avoid overspecialization for educational projects
9.2 Team communication
Need clear management structure that defines team member
responsibilities
Each member needs to operate successfully
Teams should assign a project manager: job is to oversee the
interactions of the team members and ensure that the team
makes sufficient progress
Communication should be professional, specific, and brief
Specify what tasks each of you is expected to complete and due
dates
Specify which team member receives completed work on each
task
9.2.1 Email and Efficiency
Email good for presenting simple information and helps keep
long-term records of such administrative events
Present rules and definitions
Email is bad for
o Conducting policy discussion
o Explaining systems
o Solving large problems
o Resolving conflicts
o Could decrease efficiency
9.3 Peer evaluation
Holds team members accountable for their work
Should be done carefully and anonymously