Part 1:
1. Watch Emily Eldrige’s TEDx Talk, “Why Collaboration is an Individual Effort”.
2. Write a list of the messages that Emily shares in her talk. Submit the list along with the Memo (see below).
Part 2:
3. Write an informational Memo to your project team (To: Project Team).
The purpose of this memo is to provide your team with information about yourself as a team member. Write the answers in paragraph format.
Your memo should answer the following questions:
1. What unique qualities do you bring to a team in terms of your personality characteristics and quirks?
2. What formal role do you normally like to take on in a team? Why?
3. What informal role do you normally like to take on in a team? Why?
4. What do you most like about working in a team?
5. What do you like least about working in a team?
6. How do you overcome conflict when working in a team?
7. What do you consider the two most important qualities in a fellow team member?
8. What are four guidelines or rules you would like to see implemented in your team contract?
