How the team makes decisions
Our proposed approach gives each member a voice and keeps responsibilities clear.
Discuss the options, then decide
- The relevant lead prepares alternatives with costs, benefits and risks.
- All four members discuss the options and seek consensus.
- If consensus fails, use a recorded majority vote. A 2–2 tie triggers more evidence and a second meeting, rather than a unilateral decision.
- Record the owner, deadline, rationale and result in a shared decision log.
Resolve disagreements early
Describe the issue without personal criticism. Compare the evidence and project criteria. Test a small option when possible. If unresolved, pause the decision and seek instructor guidance when a deadline or participation issue is at risk.
For equipment decisions, we would compare printer costs, expected use and available cash before committing to a purchase.
Coordinate the work.
Meetings
Propose a weekly 30-minute campus or video meeting and a brief check-in 48 hours before each deadline. Agree exact dates, times and locations with all members; keep a shared calendar.
Participation
Assign visible tasks and manageable deadlines. Raise missed work promptly, offer help and redistribute only by agreement. Keep a factual contribution log for peer evaluations.
Quality control
Sara coordinates final editing. Each member checks accuracy and sources. The entire team signs off on the final content and rehearses its speaking parts.
Proposed group code of conduct · eight commitments
- Attend agreed meetings or notify the team in advance.
- Complete assigned work by the agreed deadline.
- Give each member an equal chance to contribute.
- Base business decisions on evidence and record assumptions.
- Raise concerns respectfully and promptly.
- Credit sources and verify information before using it.
- Review the complete submission and rehearse together.
- Complete peer evaluations honestly and submit them on time.