Collaboration Agreement

As a group, we had to come up with a contract about how we are willing to work together, and if something went wrong how was could resolve it in a professional manner. 

Schedule 1: Definition of collaboration

working and cooperating with others to produce an end goal

Schedule 2: Goals and Priorities

What are your expectations around grades? 

• Aiming for an A range, as we are all capable of achieving this if we work effectively together  

What learning do you want to get out of this project? 

• see how different disciplines think and approach problems 
• learn from each other to incorporate into our own practice  

What values do you bring to the project and how do these inform your practice? 

• value the user and their needs 
• respect for our peers

Schedule 3: How will we work together?

Process

How do we recognise and harness differences in our learning and working styles

• knowing your limits, be patient with each other, compromise, communication, work to our individual strengths

How collectively or independently should we work?

• communicate ideas back through the group
• work independently on tasks assigned through collaboration

How will we set goals and track our progress against them?

• Weekly goals and check points that should be achieved collectively
• refer back to the brief

Time

How much time do we expect to give to the project?

• 10 hours including class time.
• we expect equality among each team member 

How, and how often will we communicate outside of structured and class meeting times?

• to start we will meet once a week on Wednesday mornings, as the project continues we may need to meet more regularly as check points approach 
• utilise blog and Facebook page to discuss individual work

How will decisions be made?

• democratically, sensitively, collaboratively, and realistically 

How will we handle disagreements and differences of opinion?

• Accept that this is a professional work space and should be treated as such
• honesty is the best policy 
• go to lecturers if an agreement can’t be met 

Critique

How will team members give and receive critique?

• sensitivity to other peoples time and effort 
• stay open minded, don’t get too attached to ideas
• constructively
• It is not the end of the world if things aren’t received the way you’d expect

How will we evaluate the contribution and engagement of individuals?

• Are they completely their weekly goals, meeting deadlines, coming to class, contributing to discussions, and as passionate as the rest of the team?

How will we engage with other teams?

• politely, professionally and strategically 

Money & Resources 

How much money and/or resources do we expect to give to the project?

• unsure until an idea has been reached, but minimal if possible

Do we expect equal contributions of money and/or resources?

• yes

How will any expenditure be managed?

• discuss all spending before it happens