We were assigned to do a group project on creating the marketing communication plan for Mark and Spenser. The groups were consisting of 7 members with different nationalities. However, the differences in nationalities seemed not to create any big problems in working as a team. We never had any major issues or problems. We only got some minor issues, which can be talked to make it clear. Everyone in the group was helping with their great effort. We were assigned to do the different parts of work according to our experiences. We talked together as a group when there were any problems.
The tasks are allocated according to our knowledge and strength. For example, someone who was good at graphic design, she was assigned to design the logo, the website and the art works. There were two members who were good at Mathematics and analysis. They were responsible for the budget control and analysis part. Two members were assigned on the research part. And, two members were mainly responsible for the creative idea. Overall, we had each other deciding on several topics such as the creative idea and activities. We usually assigned a member with a particular task and then come to talk about the assignment on the next meeting. We got a regular meeting on every week.
However, there are some challenges. Firstly, due to the differences in nationalities, some members had difficulties in communicate in English, especially in some artistic ideas. There were three members who came from Thailand, including me. It was quite hard in order to explain the artistic idea in English. However, the groups were willing to understand what we would like to explain. They tried their best in understanding us. Also, we used the visual presentation to show the idea and better explain the idea. Secondly, our group was a little bit slow in the work progress. The work seemed not to progress much in each meeting. However, we were trying to make it on time. We used Facebook group in order to communicate when the members were at home.
For me, I personally had to adapt my work pattern to match with other members. I usually like to work alone by dividing the work into several different parts. And, members will be wholly responsible for those assigned parts. However, in this group, members needed to decide the several topics as the group agreement. It was quite a good way of working because by deciding as a group, it came up with different opinions from different people. It could yield to a better decision. The way that I went to achieve it is to come to the meeting regularly. In doing so, I could listen to different opinion and be able to make a better decision.
This project taught me several things. The most important one was how to work with people from different nationalities and culture. I came from Thailand and I did not had much opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds. It was good for my future module and career. In the second semester, there will be several subjects with group assignments. I would be better to cope with several people. In addition, it was a great opportunity for my future career if I work with foreigners.
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