One of the most challenging obstacles related to the presentation, was not actually giving the presentation itself, rather, it was presenting them with information that, although very valuable, resulted non-ideal outcome. Having said that, the technology platform behind Sports Vantage is unique, and I still believe there is a market for it; however, based on our market research, it may not be in the market they, and we, were hoping it would be.
I learned a great lesson while working on this project as a team; that is, anytime I work on a project as a team together, if there is not a project manager, elect one; regardless of whether or not you were informed to elect a project manager, always elect a project manager. Somebody needs to be in charge, somebody needs to manage tasks, and somebody needs the final say. Otherwise, you end up with confusion as everyone has a different opinion, but nobody has the final say...
From the beginning, I felt like we needed a project manager; however, me being the one with the most project management experience, I did not want it to come across as passive aggressive by bringing it up, and I also thought we may be able to do without one. However, into day 2 and 3, it was very apparent that we needed a project manager. I mentioned to the group several times by saying that I am not used to working on a project either as the project manager or for a project manager. I added that what we were experiencing was the reason why there is only project manager, or only one boss. In the end, I hold my self accountable. I should have led us down the path of determining that we need a project manager, even if we only had one day left. I will learn from this and not make this mistake again...
It has been a tremendous experience and I am very grateful for the opportunity. I have always wanted to study abroad, and now I can check it off my bucket list. One day closer to seeing my family!
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