PROJECT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The ultimate goal of the project was to help create ways to effectively display farm-to-school data that will go on a website they're developing for the future.
In addition, I had several course outlined objectives for this project.
To have an effective experience practicing leadership, management, and facilitation.
To improve writing skills related to leading and managing in organizations.
To develop and practice skills necessary for effectively leading teams and projects.
To understand the implications of diversity and ethics on leadership in organizations.
To develop written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as a leader.
To practice professionalism in a business context.
I also outlined several personal goals that I set for myself that I felt would help continue my personal growth and set me up for future success.
Goal #1:
Learn new skills in helping with the web development process.
The internet is becoming increasingly important in all areas of business. I had zero prior experience in web development, and this project offered an opportunity to develop skills I sorely lacked.
I also viewed this as an opportunity to take on a challenge. Going into the project with no prior experience meant I had nothing to rely on, so it was a large risk on my part. I didn't do this for an easy A, I did this to challenge myself and develop myself.
Goal #2:
Gain experience in working as part of a larger team, specifically in a professional environment.
Being able to effectively work as part of a team in a professional environment is a growing necessity in today's business environment. Learning in the class room is one thing, but direct and applicable experience is invaluable.
Goal #3:
Gain experience in working as a key part in a large and important project.
The project was part of a larger organizational effort to gear up for a full web launch. Class work simply can not duplicate this, as there are a multitude of moving parts and different people working on their own projects, with their own needs and time schedules. This project provided me an excellent opportunity to gain experience in this kind of environment, which I think will be extremely beneficial in working with others moving forward.