Monday, September 29, 2008

GROUP MEETING NOTES - 28/09/08

Notes taken by Latoya.

Kerry was chosen as the leader to accept the information from every body and compile it. Everyone is expected to actively participate and not to wait until last minute to get things going. Dawn will go places to find positions to analyze. We were advised to read information that are sent to us and to give feedback whether good or bad so that consensus can be reached and decisions taken. Jobs were delegated to persons and the group was split in two to step up the work pace.

Compensation Gathering Team:
Other team

Colette Arlene
Dawn Lotoya
Molly Phebe ( will also work with the other team)

Things To Do

Arlene - (to do further work on WBS, Resources and organization chart and complete Risk Management Plan)


Molly - Complete networking Logic Diagram and to visit the JTA will also complete compensation responsibilities; Revisit Budget

Colette List of activities; Work with Kerry to do Quality Management Plan; Literature Review

Latoya will add more to the methodology with assistant from Phebe.

Phebe and Dawn will work together in identifying positions that are comparable for survey.

Kerry to revisit and complete her areas of responsibilities

Practicum Meeting Notes - September 28, 2008

Coordinator Mr. Gordon -Rowe

Group members

Lotoya Cameron Arlene Rose
Colette Cummings Kerry Taffe
Dawn Gyles Pheobe Warren
Molly Palmer

The meeting started at exactly10:40 a.m. Mr Gordon -Rowe looked at the draft of the proposal. Then he asked us about major challenges that we faced putting the different parts together. He said that it looks a little to scanty, thus advised us to complete the other part and to also add more to those areas that we have and submit it next week. He then told us that the task that we have to do we need to spilt the group in two (2) . One (1) team would deal with finishing the proposal draft and the other team will deal with the jobs that are to be compensated. He asked if we have seen the recent JTA negotiation with the Government. He told us that we need to see it as it will prove beneficial to our research Molly said that she will go to see the person in charge. Mr. Rowe then looked at the Gantt chart and gave us advise on it.

In areas such as the milestone, major challenges and the survey. He then looked at the job descriptions . He then told us to work at getting the other jobs to compare with the positions that we are researching.

He told us to target persons in the class who might be able to assist us with looking at compensation packages. We were encouraged to work together to get the equivalent jobs to analyze. We were advised to look at areas such as responsibility, staff number, size and the size of the budget. He then advised us to get the group to work on the comparison.

The meeting ended at exactly11:15 a.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Re: Milestone Chart

Worked on the milestone chart last evening from about 9:45pm to 11:30pm. At about 11:45pm this first draft was sent to all group members for comments. I had also had prior dialogue about the construction of the milestone chart with Arlene requesting some suggestions and ideas.
Kerry

Friday, September 26, 2008

RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

Hi Everyone,

I have e-mailed what I have done so far on the Risk Management Plan for feedback/suggestions.

Let me have your comments.

Arlene

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Re: tasks given

I finished a draft of the literature review and sent it off to the group members at approximately 9pm tonight for their perusal and comments. After that time i also viewed the JDs sent by Dawn and found them to be good. And yes Phebes the work is challenging as i may need some help with the quality management thing but if i really need help you will stay in St. Thomas and hear me shouting with this squeaky annoying voice. I feel kinda energized as well and hope it will last all through the meeting with sir Sunday next so i will send the next item tomorrow. Work diligently everyone!
Kerry

Monday, September 22, 2008

Posting of Meeting Notes

Edited and posted Meeting Notes of September 21, 2008 to the group's blog site which was done and emailed by Latoya.

Compensation Practicum Meeting

Compensation Practicum Meeting-September 21, 2008

Group Supervisor: Mr. David Gordon-Rowe

Group members:

Phebe Warren Arlene Rose
Kerry Taffe Dawn Gyles
Molly Palmer Latoya Cameron
Colette Cummings

The meeting started at approximately at 10:15 a.m. Three members were present at start of meeting, namely Molly, Latoya and Dawn.

Mr. Gordon-Rowe told us that he has accessed our blog and advised that we must place things on it, things like our notes. He then showed us an example of the bibliography the (author, date, publisher and date received must be included).

He viewed the work break down structure and told us that some parts were missing such as the oral and written presentations.

He then advised to do some readings on the topic that we were given (compensation and the steps involved in conducting an analysis).

Mr. Rowe looked at the job descriptions that were taken.

Phebe, Kerry and Arlene joined the meeting.

The Gantt chart was viewed was then viewed. Mr. Gordon-Rowe told us that more details are needed for the Gantt chart, especially the activity area. He then looked at the individual logs and advice given on how to improve chart.

We were advised of what to take for the other week that is a draft of the project. Mr. Rowe told us that we will have to look at different areas in different companies and compare them with the positions that we are studying. The meeting ended at exactly 10:56a.m.

Group Meeting

At the Group meeting we discussed what was to be done. Decisions were made about the jobs that are to be analyzed. Duties were assigned to complete the draft that is due for next week. We were advised to reread our Project Mngt. Notes. We were encouraged to email what we have done and to also call.

Project progress

Hi y'all,

Let us give this draft of group proposal our best shot. In looking through we would have touched and familiarize ourselves with all the areas of the project. The way forward would be to now build on the areas. When we submit on Sunday, and with Sir guidance , we should be well on our way. Remember to check your respective organizations for job descriptions of comparable jobs. Colette, as you were not present on Sunday, you could check on those JDs at your organization. A list of the jobs we are looking at will be posted shortly. Groupies, this is a challenging task, but I feel energized and motivated, and I know after this message everyone will feel the same way

Phebe

Friday, September 19, 2008

Re:reply

Hola everyoneI think that everyone should reply to mails or correspond here.
Anyways I have spent this week trying to create the Gantt chart this was done in the end with help from Arlene. Gantt chart first draft completed and sent to everyone to make comments.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Job Descriptions Etc

Hi Dawn,

How are you coming along acquiring these?

Gantt Chart

Kerry, Collete,

Just a reminder that the timeline for the gantt chart is developed from the list of activities on WBS and should be based on the project start and end dates.

Arlene

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Work Breakdown Structure

I saw a format of a WBS and I tried something. Not so sure I got the gist though.

These are some Deliverables which we can use

1. Structured job analysis questionnaire, customized with participation from teachers which can be used for ongoing update of job descriptions
2. job descriptions, which reflect jobs and skills that are currently performed
3. market study which includes pay methods and pay levels
4. competitive analysis for teaching jobs in the public and private sector
5. compensation philosophy and objectives for teaching jobs
6. compensation design characteristics to support philosophy and objectives
7. salary structure (e.g., salary grades, ranges)
8. salary program strategy
9. recommendations job title structure

I will send what I have done via email.

Arlene

Re: Minutes for Spetember 14, 2008

Compensation Practicum Meeting - September 14, 2008.
Group Supervisor: Mr. Devon Gordon-Rowe
Group members:
Phebe Warren Arlene Rose
Kerry Taffe Molly Palmer
Dawn Gyles Latoya Cameron
Colette Cummings

The meeting started at approximately 9:50 am due to miscommunication as to the exact location of the meeting.
Mr. Gordon-Rowe started the meeting by asking what had the group accomplished during the last week, he was then handed the Group Charter by the group leader Phebe Warren.
Ms. Warren explained that the group members contact information needed to be amended as Ms. Cummings was not present at the debriefing session and could not be contacted prior to this morning.
In his perusal Mr. Gordon-Rowe indicated that section which spoke to “Last Resort” need to tighten up in terms of clarity: what attributed / contributed to the person being asked to leave the group.
He also asked why the name company X was used, in the significance of the project, the group explained that we had not yet decided on which school to use for the project. A suggestion was made to use information from one of the school’s to which a group member was affiliated. On this suggestion Ms. Taffe, a teacher, indicated that it might prove difficult to obtain the necessary information from her school administration. It was then that Mrs. Dawn Gyles indicated that since she was a part of the administration at the Dinthill Technical High School the information needed to complete various areas of the project would be more accessible to her once she received the approval of the Principal.
The group decided that it would use Dinthill Technical High School and Mrs. Gyles would be the resource person, since she is employed to the institution.
Mr. Gordon-Rowe further suggested that we needed to identify the groups within the school on which we would focus.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Define Compensation

Assess compensation and bnefits system, Conduct salary survey. Develop new compensation system and compensation packages.

Arlene