More Article Research for V6 Website

http://byregina.com/creative-action-plan/

Zoë sent me a link to this awesome article about writing a creative action plan. There is a lot of good information in here, but the main thing I focused on was the writers advice about Website Design. The article correlates the design of the website to the audience that will be using it. She writes that wed designers should uses the website will multiple mindsets (someone who is using it for the first time, a 10th time user, ect.) so that they can begin to question and pick apart the issues that may or may not be present. In using what I have designed thus far, I have determined that the use of submenus really helps with the organization of the information. Originally, I had every part of the site as its own separate page/entity. But grouping them together, I eliminated clutter and also made it easier for users to find what they need. A first timer might prefer having it all in front of them as they are trying to find specific information. However, as they get used to the site and continue to visit it, they will appreciate the organization and will probably find what they need faster with the grouping. This article is definitely something I will keep in mind and refer to as I create the site.

http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/10-scientifically-proven-ways-to-build-and-manage-great-teams-wed.html

Another thing I am trying to improve on is team managing. This article offered team strengthening advice, which may help my team members in becoming more combinative and comfortable in their position on the team. The article recommended team-building exercises and non-work communication to help with opening up. While I don't really think we need something super intense, having a shared meal might be a good way to bond with the team after a meeting. We need to feel like we can depend on each other and that this is more than just business. We are all students trying to learn and we should take advantage of that relationship while we are in the appropriate situation. The article also talked about how remote teams are effective, but can also be tricky with the lack of face to  face interaction. Communication is key in this job because we do not have the luxury to work beside each other constantly. My team needs to give me more updates and respond better to my text/messages. If we can improve this, I truly believe it will have a good impact on our performance.