comm theory group contract

7/27/2019 Comm Theory Group Contract

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Caroline Williams

Cicely Devore

Eddie Moreno

Jeanette Rodriguez

Group Contract

Mission Statement

We decree to keep and uphold our groups four essential responsibilities and to continue to use

constant communication to handle conflict (if any) throughout the duration of our time working

together. We pledge to continually work together and to accomplish our groups ultimate goal of

bringing forth the greatest presentation ever.

Responsibilities

1. Attendance

Show up to all assigned meetings

Be prompt and timely

Be prepared

If a member cannot attend, said member must communicate with the group

Keep records of all decisions, future plans, and discussions of all projects/assignments

Keep log of team member roles

2. Communication

Keep active email account/phone number to be reached at

Contact group members about new developments

Use communication to tackle conflict

Be efficient while communicating

Be attentive and stay on topic

3. Participation

Participate in-group brainstorming


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Individual opinions are encouraged

Democratic function leads to group consensus

Balanced leadership/involvement

4. Presentation

Be prompt on presentation day

Be adequately dressed

Be prepared with all essential materials

Practice and review your role in group presentations

Team Stake Holders

Each team member: Multiple duties specified in responsibilities and operating procedures.

During each part of the project, member will complete those duties and responsibilities, which isgoing to be evaluated based on personal strengths and balancing of leadership roles.

Caroline: Attendance Keeper Job responsibility consists of taking role at all group meetings.

Also, the job consists of emailing and reminding group of dates and meetings.

Eddie: Agenda Setter Job responsibility consist of making the agenda for each meeting,

making sure we complete the agenda, and giving responsibilities to complete for the next

meeting.

Jeanette: Summarizer At the end of each meeting, will summarize what happened and make

sure each person understands the overall discussion. Also, makes sure that we are all on the same

page about the project, meeting, and presentation.

Cicely: Recorder Job responsibility consists of documenting minutes of each meeting and

providing members with the minutes, as well as what may be needed for the next meeting.

Group Operating Procedures

Recap from last meeting or class Identification of the goal(s)

Individual Brainstorming

Group sharing and brainstorming

Come to a concise decision as a group


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Make a plan of action that outlines the goal(s)

List essential tools and materials.

Assign designated tasks to team members.

Review progress.

Establish next group collaboration.

Meetings will be held every Mondays starting the 19 th of March at 7:15

03/19/12 Have notes and understand your section of chapter 7.

03/26/12 Have power point slides in hand and email to Caroline.04/02/12 Come to meeting with ideas for exemplars, make exemplars, and finish presentation

04/09/12 Be prepared to practice presentation

04/10/12 Practice and tweak presentation

Concerns

1. Conflicting schedules

2. Not enough group meetings

3. Lack of attendance

4. Bad work ethic and lack of participation.

5. Lack of communication

Consequences

We decided to implement the 3 strikes your out rule. This meaning that if one individual doesnot comply with the contract then they will have three chances before the process of firing

begins. The first strike will consists of a verbal warning from the group. The second strike will

be an email from the group and a scheduled meeting to discuss their lack of dedication to thecontract and the group. The 3rd strike will be a written statement signed by all group members

listing the problematic occurrences and warning of their last opportunity to redeem themselves.

Excused Absences

1) Family Loss

2) Illness

3) Any legitimate reason that the group feels is acceptable


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If you miss a meeting for an excused reason then you must come prepared and organized, and

bring snacks and drinks to our next group meeting. Also, have your work that you missed in the

last meeting and your work ready for the next meet.

By signing this contract, we agree to comply and fulfill our essential responsibilities and

complete our final presentation.

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Caroline Williams date

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Cicely Devore date

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Eddie Moreno date

________________________________________Jeanette Rodriguez date

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