Using A Team to Break Down A Large Project Into Manageable Tasks
By: Kimberly Grant
Presenting to most and introducing to some: team work. Creating a group presentation can be daunting. There’s so much data that goes into creating a presentation. Making sure your presentation is as factual as possible is always the first order of business. Then putting all of that factual data together in a clear and concise format is foremost on each team member’s minds. Lastly, reviewing the final product before presenting.
Sounds simple enough.
Critical Construction
Every team member has their role. Breaking down a large-scale presentation into sections where each member is responsible, makes the task seem less daunting. (Read: manageable.) Typically, when everyone on the team completes their assigned task, the project runs smoothly. However, no man is an island onto himself. An integral part of team work is helping yourself and your teammate. All members have a responsibility to give constructive criticism to their team members to make the entire project better. It’s not the easiest thing to do. But, it’s necessary.
Wisely Seeing the Obvious
A wise person once said: “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” If you spend too much time scrutinizing your work, you may miss key details. You can even miss a basic detail. For instance, I worked with a team that was so in-depth in their approach, we forgot to showcase the very image we were talking about. We almost gave a presentation without it’s visual aid. Quelle horreur!
Thankfully, we figured out our faux pas while practicing our voiceovers. Which brings me to my last quote; I promise. “Practice makes perfect” isn’t just a saying. It’s a way of life. It’s also a way of collaborating. Forbes.com also has some great tips on getting your presentation to shine.
Meanwhile, the keys to success….
Collaborating in a group that has fully functioning members is great. Being able to point out each other’s mistakes in good nature is essential. What’s also essential is ensuring that your final project says what you want it to say and making sure your visuals are what they need to be. In essence, team work, collaboration, and constructive criticism can mean the difference between a good presentation or shame. After all, team work makes the presentation work.
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