All Researches
- Yuheng Liu
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min read
*The purpose of this blog is to bring all the previous research materials together. The previous research materials are in the blogs of Week One, Week Two, and Week Three.
I. Primary Research
1. Some methods that students are using to pitch projects or find crews in SCAD: Facebook, Instagram, Discord, WeChat, Email, etc
2. Survey: 10 Questions and 22 Responses
"How did you get into a cross-major project to collaborate with other students?"
3. Interview: Three interviewees - Film student, Luxury and Fashion Management student, and Sound Design student.
Interview Questions
Let’s start by introducing yourself, please briefly introduce yourself, including your major and interests.
What types of projects do you typically do in your major?
Do you usually work on projects that need to be done independently or in collaboration with others?
How often do you get involved in collaborative projects?
The people you work with are usually your classmates or students from other majors?
Please let me know one of your experiences when you were involved in a group project.
How do you usually join a collaborative project?
When your project needs the help of talent from other fields, where will you go to find the people you need?
When you need to assemble a project team, how do you choose your team members?
When someone is pitching a project, what kind of project will attract you to participate? Why?
Do you have a portfolio? What do you want people to pay attention to in your portfolio?
Are you looking forward to seeing other people's portfolios? What kind of portfolio will grab your attention?
II. Secondary Research
1. Team Building in Project Management https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/team-building-development-project-management-5707
Wilemon, D. L. & Thamhain, H. J. (1983). Team Building in Project Management. Project Management Quarterly, 14(2), 73–81.
2. 8 Benefits of Building an Effective Project Team https://www.projectcentral.com/blog/effective-team-building/
McHale, Brian. “How to Build an Effective Team for Your Project?” Project Central, 16 Nov. 2021, https://www.projectcentral.com/blog/effective-team-building/.
3. Step-by-step guide to better cross-team collaboration
Step 1: Try to divvy up team responsibilities as best as possible
Step 2: Leverage your tools to better collaborate between teams
Step 3: Make it clear who will be the project lead
Step 4: Create handbooks and supporting documentation
Step 5: Choose a single communication method
Step 6: Give teams the resources they need to thrive
Davey, Lizzie. “Step-by-Step Guide to Better Cross-Team Collaboration.” Project and Team Management Software, Teamwork, 7 June 2021, https://www.teamwork.com/blog/cross-team-collaboration/.
4. What are the benefits of group work?
University, Carnegie Mellon. “What Are the Benefits of Group Work? - Eberly Center - Carnegie Mellon University.” What Are the Benefits of Group Work? - Eberly Center - Carnegie Mellon University, https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/instructionalstrategies/groupprojects/benefits.html.
5. The Importance of Teamwork Skills in Work and School
"Teamwork can also improve the outcome of a school project because you’re able to draw upon each other’s unique strengths. This ability, of seeking the expertise and ability of other people will serve you well in your academic pursuits—and throughout your career."
Flavin, Brianna. “The Importance of Teamwork Skills in Work and School.” The Importance of Teamwork Skills in Work and School | Rasmussen University, 7 Mar. 2018, https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/importance-of-teamwork-skills-in-work-and-school/.
III. Affinitizing
Eight insights after affinitizing:
Use social media to join or build a team
Effective teamwork
Easy to control a project/team
Team members are trustable
Make team members feel worthy
Share ideas
The frequency of working with others
Through other people a to join or build a team
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