For this reason, weekly status meetings are necessary. This is standard business procedure. Every week, the teacher should sit down with each team and review the Gantt Chart with respect to progress. Teams should show where they are on their Gantt Chart and explain why any operation is behind. Teams should also be able to state what work is expected to be accomplished during the next week and which person on the team will be doing it.
Accountability is important.
Logbooks should also be checked during status meetings. The best ideas are worthless unless they can be communicated to others. Also, along with teamwork, communication is one of the most important skills for success in the business world today. Therefore, students must present their solutions to an audience. Making it a sales presentation helps focus students on what they have to do.