{"id":99,"date":"2024-04-04T07:48:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T04:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/sdce\/module-4-3-en-2\/"},"modified":"2024-04-05T12:37:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:37:10","slug":"module-4-3-en-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/sdce\/module-4-3-en-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic 3: Avoiding Project Fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n\t\tThis\u00a0topic covers the concept of project fatigue, as well as other s\"SDCE_clowd\"ources of\u00a0fatigue that can impact the success of a project (such as zoom fatigue). Learners will recognize symptoms of project fatigue, as well as\u00a0include solutions within the design of their project to help combat these\u00a0potential issues.\r\n\t<\/h4>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\t\"SDCE4-3\"Project fatigue can be a complex topic, but it is easy to recognize. It can be seen as a type of disengagement, where people may have plenty of work to do, but they passively disengage.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tIn terms of a project, it might be that the project is closely coming to an end, but there are still several tasks left to complete, but team members tend\u00a0to get distracted or complete an unnecessary task.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\tTips For Reducing Project Fatigue<\/b>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\tThere are several ways that group leaders can ensure that the group doesn\u2019t suffer from project fatigue:\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  • \r\n\t\tHave a clear structure of leadership- is the project student led or lecturer led? For SCDE projects, it is important to establish a clear sense of who the leaders are, especially if the project is student led, but with guidance from lecturers.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t
  • \r\n\t\tEnsure that the team has a clear vision on what needs to be done, and when. Generate short term wins to ensure team motivation.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t
  • \r\n\t\tAvoid the cycle of inaction! What can occur during a large project is the situation where decisions need to be made, but group members are not sure of who needs to make the decision. The group agrees on what needs to be done, but no one takes action on what needs to be done. This creates a cycle of inaction!\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n

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    \r\n\tGiven enough time, this cycle of inaction can lead to demotivation, and disengagement.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    \r\n\tThere are several ways to overcome this. The two main methods are:\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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    • \r\n\t\tRedefine the project\u2019s purpose.<\/span><\/strong>
      All group members may think that they are familiar with what the purpose of the project is, however, it will always benefit the group and project to analyze how the group will establish what needs to be done.
      This will ensure that all group members are clear on what needs to be done, and how everyone will establish this. Having clear, unambiguous roles can be the difference between project success<\/b> and failure.<\/b>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
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      • \r\n\t\tDefine who will make decisions on the project.<\/span><\/strong>
        Decisions will always need to be made during the lifespan of a project, but not having a clear-set decision-maker or process for making decisions can lead to project fatigue and a cycle of inaction!
        Upon the creation of the project create a clear methodology of making decisions. Is it one person?
        Is it a vote? Knowing who and how decisions are made can also be the difference between project success<\/b> and failure.<\/b>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n

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        \r\n\tReducing Remote Project Fatigue<\/b>\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

        \r\n\tAs SDCE is a digital project, it is also important to note that remote work and using digital technologies can also create a sense of fatigue.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

        \r\n\tAccording to research, remote workers are more empathetic, and the nature of virtual meetings seem to have the potential to create more stress than meetings in person.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

        \r\n\tRead on to discover some of the methods that we can utilize to help remove remote fatigue:\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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        • \r\n\t\tWhen having online meetings, ensure that the meeting is no longer than 30 minutes, and if it is longer, take regular breaks.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t
        • \r\n\t\tCreate specific times that project members can be contacted to ensure project members are not contacted during unsociable hours.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t
        • \r\n\t\tEnsure project leaders help practice resilience building activities with project members.\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n

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