Sigton wrote:

Wait, the lessons aren't free?

I'm pretty sure that's a trick though…

Sigton

Mewly wrote:

Sigton wrote:

Wait, the lessons aren't free?

I'm pretty sure that's a trick though…

Sigton

He was joking.

Crimson19 wrote:

juliemin888 wrote:

Hello! I am the head of Ripples of Wonder, and I am here to further discuss on our partnership. (ok, I can't talk so professionally sooooo)
Could you please re-write what you wrote in my shop with simpler words? I did understand many of it, but I would like to have it simpler so I may confirm what I have read.

(this may be directed at Crimson19)

We'd like to advertise your shop on our front-page as a partner and in exchange, people who try to attain higher positions (such as a manager) need a degree from here. It's a win-win situation as you have better workers and we have more customers .

RickCall12 wrote:

Doing the programming and gaming courses, was there another lesson?

Sigton wrote:

RickCall12 wrote:

Doing the programming and gaming courses, was there another lesson?

^

Sigton

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

sonicfan12p wrote:

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

HarryB178 wrote:

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

sonicfan12p wrote:

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

Thanks guys, and I'm really sorry but I can't tutor you any longer. I'm sorry but I will have to stop being a tutor here.

HarryB178 wrote:

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

sonicfan12p wrote:

the_force wrote:

I'm ready for another lesson

Thanks guys, and I'm really sorry but I can't tutor you any longer. I'm sorry but I will have to stop being a tutor here.

anonymouskid wrote:

Could I please start my course? I am trying to do management. Thank you!

anonymouskid wrote:

Oh, Ill do that instead for management. Thank you!

All collaboration structures are different, however here is one hierarchy of a collaboration. Many collaborations have set-ups similar to this but not all.

Leader
There is usually one leader per collaboration. They tend to have the last say and are responsible for the overall running of the collaboration.
Executives
Executives are members trusted by the leader and are responsible for helping the leader run the collaboration. They often have the power to hire and dismiss members. May be known as Deputy Chief, Assistant Executive and Co-leader.
Managers
Managers tend to have less power than executives and may not be able to hire and dismiss members. They are responsible for running teams within the collaboration.
Worker
Although the workers have the least power, they make up the backbone of a collaboration.

Standard Structure Similar to the hierarchy above.
Democratic Variant Similar to the hierarchy above, but members are allowed to vote on some decisions.
Community Variant This collaboration tends to be between a few friends on scratch who have equal say in decisions about the collaboration.
Massive Variant This collaboration has many members. They usually have several layers of teams and departments with many levels to the hierarchy.

A collaboration is like a car. You need to keep it running so it can carry on and become a well functioning collaboration

Steering
This is the management and organisation. Ensure that there are always clear instructions and that all the members work together well. Make you you set goals, like milestones, you that you can keep on track and always have something to do.
Parts
These are the members. Ensure when members are inactive you have another member of the same skill set so that you can carry on without much delay.
Fuel
This is the tasks and assignments to do. Make sure that the fuel suits the engine (delegating the rights tasks to the right people). A lack of fuel means the car stops (see below). Tasks doesn't have to be assignments of such, it could just be a discussion or updates.
Heat
This is motivation and activity and is the most important factor! Without the heat, the fuel would not burn so the parts would not work and the steering would render useless. Without motivation, the tasks would not get done so the members would fall inactive and the management would render useless. Always make sure that your team is motivation by making real progress and making a plan for the future. See below for ways to motivate a team and keep morale up.

Cold Starts
When activity reaches rock bottom, you should consider rebooting. Make sure you do it quickly because the longer you leave it, the harder it is for the collaboration to reboot properly. Too many cold starts may also be bad for the collaboration so avoid getting into these situations by trying to keep the collaboration active. But if you do have to reboot try to make an all call (get all members to reply so you know who is active) and then start with a solid plan (or motivational speech )

You need to keep your collaboration's morale high! You can do this by:
-Give regular updates (at least weekly) on the progress made and what needs to be done
-Make polls to see what members want or think of the collaboration
-Get the members to have a say in what project you make next, a bit of democracy (not only do this make members feel happy thta they have had a say but they will also be working on a project that they want to)
-Also think of ideas to expand the collaboration (e.g. new members, new positions, new signature, studio, next project etc.) This is great for motivation.
-If you are a manager, executive or leader in a collaboration and you are inactive or do your fair share of the collaboration's work then your members will not be motivated at all! If you are setting an example and being a role model, your members will have a higher morale.
-Make your members feel proud to join the collaboration. Make sure they are credited, put on the first post and invited to curate the collaboration's studio.
-Offering promotions to experienced members will also help!