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Swot analysis.
Before undertaking a collaboration, it is reasonable to undertake an honest assessment of your own abilities, so that you can form an appropriate team, and negotiate appropriate roles and responsibilities.
SWOT analysis stands for Strengths; Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
Strengths
In regards to the project you need to complete, what are your strengths?
• Creativity
• Writing
• Composition
• Most fulfilled when working with people
Weaknesses
In regards to the project you need to complete, what are your weaknesses?
• Procrastination
• Time management
• Working in a rigidly structured way
Opportunities
In regards to the project you need to complete, what do you perceive is of particular interest, or presents an opportunity to extend your knowledge in a way that interests you?
• Looking at restructuring what a video essay is, and exploring ways of presenting information in a new, unconventional and exciting way.
• Excited to work collaboratively on a film project (easier, more conducive to a group environment / dynamic than projects such as group essays).
Threats
In terms of your own personal situation, what risks do you identify which impede the completion of the project?
• Having two other group projects, as well as other assignments on at the same time.
• Involvement in college events.
• Conflicting schedules / limited availability of group (as we’re all equally busy).
Outcome
As a result of performing the SWOT analysis, consider as a team how you will manage the range of skills available in the group.
• Reviewing each other’s SWOT analyses, as a team we will work well as we all bring individualised strengths to the table, which we can employ to support and improve upon each other’s weaknesses to create a project that is cohesive, well rounded and highlights and plays to our individual talents.