In upcoming weeks, for not only Media, but also Cinema Studies and Pop Culture, I have group assessments. I am really looking forward to working with other people. Rachel’s talk in the Media lecture #6 got me thinking about the different obstacles I may have to overcome in order to complete a successful presentation. Through personal experience, Rachel explained the idea that those you are friends with may not always make the best people to work with. It was not a concept I had really thought about before as I assumed it must be easy to work with people you know well and like. I cannot say what will happen yet, but I would like to keep some of her strategies in mind.

1. Having clear objectives and setting goals

2. Good communication between team members

3. Consistency, in that people can trust that you will do as you say

4. Respecting your teams members

5. Supporting your team members and being there for one another

6. Responsibility in the work you do

7. Equitable with the sharing of the work load