For our first group assignment we were required to create and stick to a collaboration sheet. This is a signed agreement discussed by the group that relates to how we conduct ourselves as a group. Everything from our initial project brief to how we will solve any potential disagreements. It’s something I have never before thought about this as a possibility, it almost seems like a bit of over kill, but after completing the sheet I had a huge change of opinion. This sheet, though tedious to write up is definitely worth doing on the off chance that something does go badly with the group. Its just nice to know there is a safeguard there if there are any issues and also lets the group know where we all stand.
Template:
- Project statement
- Group goals
- Group governance
- Dispute resolution procedures