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The goal of the online project is two-fold: learn how to interact professionally with others and create a formal policy document as part of a team.

Therefore, I anticipate seeing two elements emerge throughout this project. First, formal memos that contain bits of your research and responsibilities shared with other group members in an ongoing manner. I want correspondence visible within each group, at least, so I can see who is sending what and when other parties are responding. Vital in your business life, as well as your academic life, is giving immediate and due attention to those items that need it. Second, the final policy proposal should reflect thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and the experience of all group members. A first step for you might be to find other examples (in fact, you will include two examples or models of your policy found from other companies in your bibliographic materials) of similar policy statements and begin to form yours in response to that. So the steps I anticipate seeing online between now and your final presentation are as follows.

Jan. 24 create your group policy page on wiki. Include a brief statement of your position and the division of labor. You might also outline the sections you think your statement might cover.

Jan. 31 your primary research and sources should be nearing completion. Please wiki post relevant models and information on your topic.

Feb. 7 your rough draft to the policy statement should be complete. Each group will present this form of the policy and open the class to a question and answer period related to their topic and approach. Notes from this q&a will be instrumental in finalizing your document by Feb 21.

Feb 14 you will conduct meetings for your respective groups. This is a good opportunity for you to role play earlier disagreements about the policy statement. The other group will observe group dynamics and make notes.

Feb 21 your final draft of the policy statement is due online. You will turn in a reflective paper on the process, the final product, and how you felt your roles as well as others on your team went throughout. I will be the only person to read these, so please be open and honest in your reflection. Voila. Fini.