Friday, August 22, 2008

Can't we all just get along?

55 hours ago, i was assigned a 45 pg case pertaining to Vestas, a windmill producing company originating from Denmark. Our assignment was to work as a group, 2am, 2dan, 2chi, to analyze this document and to answer four different "challenges" in a 9pg report and a 13 min presentation. Well, needless to say, I was a little apprehensive to get started on this project because I was not sure how well the three nationalities would work together. Interestingly, at least in our group, it was awesome! It was really impressive how we each were able to utilize our strengths to divide up the assignment and then, when editing, everyone maintained their composure and offered their own opinions while giving others equal weight.

We turned the 12pg document in yesterday at 6pm (9pg of info, 3pg of appendix) and then prepared our 20 slide powerpoint for our presentation today. We just finished presenting about 2 hours ago and tonight we will go to a banquet where they will announce the winner of the prize - which should be relatively substantial. Honestly, I doubt we will win... but that is fine with me because of the way we all worked together! It was truly amazing given are very different backgrounds. The greatest difference became evident during the presentation as we each had our own style and experience with the scenarios. Not to toot our own horn... but we from the states came out in full force during this portion. I don't know if anyone is interested but feel free to ask me for a copy and I can e-mail it to you.

My Group!


This assignment was the only assignment that I have until September, so next week presents numerous fun activities for us! We will do a bit of sightseeing so I'll be able to give you the tourist's side of Denmark.

I have one request of you all too - Please post me some easy recipes this blog! =) The selection at grocery stores around here is limited so try to keep things basic also, remember who we're talking about here... I don't have that much experience.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very few things are more satisfying than a positive group process being shared by all. Winning becomes less important and meaningful. Congrats!

Meredith said...

I'd love to see the end result! I'm sure Jon would too...there was quite a conversation about wind technology during the ride from DC this past weekend. It would be interesting to know what you all thought.

Penny said...

Love being able to follow your adventures. Have you an email for the sending of simple recipes?
Love,
Penny

Anonymous said...

Hey Steve,
Good job on the assignment. Handsome looking group.

Very easy recipe. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Pasta with Tomato Sauce:
Ingredients:
1 Garlic clove (chopped fine)
1 Onion Chopped
2 Tbsp oil (I prefer olive)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 Can(large, 1lb 15 oz.?)Diced Tomato
Penne, Riggatoni, or any pasta of choice.

In large frying pan, saute garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in oil over medium low heat until onion is soft (careful not to let the garlic burn, add few minutes after the rest of the stuff). Pour in the tomatoes with the liquid from the can and cook over med. heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has cooked off. Cook your pasta while the sauce is cooking. Drain pasta, transfer to bowl, add sauce with some grated cheese on top if you like. Don't forget to have greens too...salad or steamed brocolli is nice with this.

Have fun!

Claudia McCann