1) The key objective is to brainstorm effective practices for working in teams on large qualitative research projects. 2) Participants will break into groups to discuss strategies for project planning, data collection, data analysis, and reporting results. 3) The discussion aims to identify considerations for team dynamics and virtual collaboration that can impact a research project.

1. Developing successful strategies for working effectively in teams using QDA software Brainstorming Workshop 25 February 1:45pm to 3:15pm Dr. David Kirkham CAQRA 2011 Macau

3. Timings CAQRA 2011 Macau

6. Some Thoughts on Teams Dynamics, threats and opportunities CAQRA 2011 Macau

8. Team development CAQRA 2011 Macau

11. CAQRA 2011 Macau Role +ve features -ve features Plant Creative, imaginative, unorthodox, solves difficult problems Poor managing people and in communication Resource investigator Extravert, enthusiastic, communicative, explores opportunities, develops contacts Loses interest once initial enthusiasm has passed Coordinator Mature, confident, trusting, good chair, clarifies goals, promotes decision-making Not the most clever or creative member Shaper Dynamic, outgoing, highly strung, challenges, pressurises, finds ways round obstacles Prone to provocation and short-lived burst of temper Monitor-evaluator Sober, strategic, discerning, sees all options, judges accurately Lacks drive and ability to inspire others Team worker Social, mild, perceptive, listens, accommodates, builds, stops friction Indecisive in crunch situations Implementer Disciplined, reliable, conservative, efficient, ideas > practical actions Inflexible, slow response to new ideas Completer Painstaking, conscientious, anxious, search out E&O, delivers on time Worries unduly, reluctant to delegate Specialist Single-minded, self-starting, dedicated, provide K or special skills Contributes on a narrow front

12. Belbin Team Roles

14. Virtual Team Working CAQRA 2011 Macau Individual research activities

15. The Information Hub CAQRA 2011 Macau

17. CAQRA 2011 Macau Presented at the Asia-Pacific conference on Computer-Aided Qualitative Research 24 & 25 Feb 2011, Macau SAR For more information Please visit: http://www.merlien.org