As I study for my exams, it is hard to believe I have (almost) finished another term. Let’s reflect:
What did you learn about teams, yourself, and marketing?
- There is definitely no set team structure to follow. The first thing we did as a team was to grab food/drinks and bond. I have seen the positive correlation between teams that have bonded and the resulted project grade (yes there are outliers).
- I am very witty. I take on a mediating role as I rather cohesiveness to minimize major group conflict.
- Our group challenged ourselves by picking the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. We were crazed in the beginning because, though GVFBS has a service to the needy, the product for the assignment was not overly clear. Using the tools we learned in class and selecting our target, we understood that we had to market the benefits of feeling good to donate and tax credits in our assignment.
What skills did you enhance or develop, if any?
- Better team skills. This was my first team without a slacker, so the divide and conquer method worked well because we each had something to bring to the table. Though not all teams will function this well, I know how to adapt.
What would you do differently next time?
- Definitely would have attempted to meet up earlier to film for assignment 3, felt a bit rushed. But our team managed to pull it off.
What are your top takeaways?
- Marketing is not just an option at Sauder; you are exposed to it every day when you shop, interview, network, etc.
- Teams can turn out better if they bond in the beginning
Well folks, that’s a wrap. Let’s pass this final with shooting stars. Thanks for being a solid guide, Tamar!
We’re leaving together
But still it’s farewell
And maybe we’ll come back,
To earth, who can tell?