We pretty much went through most of the planning process. Our goal was very clear defined like the name of our egg, the unbreakable egg, to create a protection for the egg that would not break when it hits the floor in the amount of time given by Professor Kurpis. Our objectives were to design a protector that would prevent the egg having the direct contact with the floor while still have 50% visible egg surface . Our second object was to limit the distance between where the egg will be dropped and the floor. That was when we came up with the idea of using the straws like a long string that would be attached to the egg. We bypassed step 3 which is to develop several alternative strategies, because we were pretty confidence that our egg would survive. Then we started assigning task to each member of the group. When it was time for the members to implement our plan, everyone did what they were suppose to do. Our plan were very successful that our egg didn't break.
I would evaluate my team's ultimate performance nine out ten. We were very corporative, we trust each other with the task we assign to each other, and we respect each others idea during the planning process. We would be more effective if we know each other better. Some of our members wasn't comfortable about sharing their ideas. Also, if we know each other's ability better, we would be more like to assign task to the right person.
It was a very smart idea to make a long string that helped reduce the impact of the egg to the minimum. I agree with you that it's not always easy to assign tasks wisely to other students since most of us don't know each other well and each other's strong sides and talents, which might be crucial in successfully implementing ideas and plans. But it worked well with your group, anyway. Congretulations!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your team work and smooth management. You guys applied the planning process to the activity and that generated a successful outcome. I also found that communication is the biggest issue in management.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on not breaking the egg, that was not an easy task. It sounds like your plan went off with out a hitch. My team attached straws as legs and hoped that it would absorb the fall but it didn't. I remember when you did your drop. I remember saying to my team, what a great idea that was. And it really worked out great for your team. That was thinking out side the box, your idea was very creative. I thought our plan had a great shot at working, we all pitched in, in the process. We planned it and executed it well but it didn't work. I was very disappointed when the egg broke, but in the end I thought our team worked well together and that's all I could ask.
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