#outsidecontrols

Contingencies Outside of Our Control: Natural disasters, personal emergencies, family emergencies, current technology. Contingencies Inside Our Control: Lack of motivation, creative roadblocks, technical roadblocks, time, staying on task. Impediments: Government regulations, the communities ability to intake new concepts of parking. Issues That Need Resolving: Which demographic are we targeting, find industry experts to effectively complete our research, determine medium.

Understand your limits. 

Our Capabilities: See projects through from cradle to grave, collectively brainstorm, communication skills, utilize resources, inquisitive personalities DH: My capabilities are a commitment to succeed. I’m good at finding and/or creating solutions and preparing reasonable processes to implement. The only limits to success are those beyond my control such as natural disaster, unexpected family emergency or potential outside workload occurring in my professional life. AG: My ability to pivot quickly should the need arise, whether we encounter a new obstacle or realize that we need to take a different direction I can switch fairly quickly to change directions based on new information and help determine a new path forward.  If we have a disagreement on how to move forward we are open to feedback and can determine the pros and cons to come to a collective decision on how to more ahead, keeping in mind our end goal so that we stay true to that regardless of our path.  We will need to ensure that we remove any personal attachment to an idea or decision so that we can do make decisions objectively as things can change and often do based on new information as we progress. SS: I am good at accomplishing tasks efficiently. By analyzing the exact definition of the problem at hand I can quickly and effectively create solutions. I am able to adapt to my surroundings to achieve success. By properly managing time and being well organized, I can avoid procrastination and deliver on-time. TEAM: Collectively, there’s a professionalism and desire to achieve. We are all inquisitive and like to see projects through. Our only potential obstacle is any unmanageable requirement of our professional lives however our Team Norms address this possibility in that others will step in as needed.

Intentions.

Goals: 

Define the problem and then solve it efficiently. Set milestones to track our team’s progress. Stay on schedule and adjust should external factors warrant it. We want to help limit frustration. Being clear in our expectations of each other. Divide aspects of the project equitably. Be able to rely on each team member's strengths.

TEAM: While we all feel competent in our ability to contribute equally, any gaps that arise will be discussed and reallocated as needed.

Stay on the Right Track.

If we run out of resources or the task is larger than expected, be able to reach out to other members for help and/or advice. Adhering to the milestones and schedule. Avoid procrastinating. Set aside enough time to review.

Incentives and Consequences.

Acknowledging each other’s work is important to team success. Make sure to check in with all members throughout the week so that we can go over all ideas and progress. Be able to give and accept feedback.

We will acknowledge and give credit where credit is due. We will check-in with each member regularly throughout the course of the project to track progress in accordance with established milestones. Failure to contribute isn’t a part of the plan. At this level we’re not here to waste anyone’s time.

Upon conclusion, we’ve agreed to meet at HomeTown Buffet, 4221 South H Street Bakersfield, CA 93304 for a celebration that promises to rival that of a presidential inauguration! (Chosen because it’s somewhere between LA and SF)

Team Norms: