Re s e a r c h Te a m M a n a g e m e n t :

Task List and Project TImeline

What we seek to accomplish
On the Agenda
1.Understand the team concept.
2.Open the lines of communication as a
foundation.
3.Learn techniques for building a better team.
4.Discuss how to make a task list and a timeline.
5.Create a task list and a timeline on your current
research topic.
 A group of people with a full set of
What is a
complementary skills required to
TEAM?
complete a task, a job or a project.
 These are the techniques,
processes and tools for
organizing and coordinating a
group of individuals working
towards a common goal.
 The 4 C’s of a high-potential
team…
1.Character
2.Competence
3.Communication
TEAM 4.Collaboration
 The 4 C’s of a high-potential
team…
1.Character
2.Competence
3.Communication
TEAM 4.Collaboration
 The 4 C’s of a high-potential
team…
1.Character
2.Competence
3.Communication
TEAM 4.Collaboration
 The 4 C’s of a high-potential
team…
1.Character
2.Competence
3.Communication
TEAM 4.Collaboration
 STENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
What personal traits
What personal traits
do you possess do
can deter you from
you find useful in
doing research?
doing research?

THREATS
OPPORTUNITIES What external factors
What opportunities do do you consider as
you see in research? threats in doing
Assess research?

Yourself
 1. Forming the team
2. Establishing team goals
3. Analyze team roles
4. Balancing skills within the
team
Managing the 5. Matching teammates to task.
Team
 Matching teammates
to task will maximize
team performance and
Managing the improve efficiency.
Team
TASK
LIST
 TASK CODE TASK RESEARCHER IMMEDIATELY ESTIMATED OBSERVABLE
DESCRIPTION INCHARGE PRECEDING DURATION INDICATORS
TASK

Task List
 SAMPLE A:
Table 1. Task List for the
Project, “Mango Seed Kernels
as an Alternative Source of
Starch in Flour” by Galamay,
Asis and Redecio (2009)
Task List
 ESTIMATED
TASK RESEARCHER IMMEDIATELY
TASK DESCRIPTION DURATION (in
CODE INCHARGE PRECEDING TASK
days)
A Procurement of mangoes   --------- 7
Procurement and cleaning of materials for mango seed  
B --------- 7
flour production
C Extraction and drying of mango seed kernels   A, B 14
D Production of mango seed kernels   C 3
 
E Procurement of rice flour and other biscuit ingredients --------- 3
 
F Procurement and cleaning of materials for baking --------- 7
 
G Reservation of Food Laboratory --------- 7
H Baking of Biscuits   D, E, F, G 2
I Formulation of Survey Questions   --------- 14
J Production of survey questionnaires   I 2
K Design of survey procedure   --------- 14
L Sampling plan   --------- 14
M Selection of testers   L 14
N Taste-testing of biscuits   H, J, K, M 3
O Consolidation of survey results   N 7
P Analysis of survey results   O 14
 IMMEDIATEL ESTIMATE
TASK RESEARCHER Y D
TASK DESCRIPTION OBSERVABLE INDICATORS REMARKS
CODE INCHARGE PRECEDING DURATION
TASK (in days)
  10 kg of mature but not ripe  
A Procurement of mangoes --------- 7 indian mangoes
  See list of materials in The procurement
Procurement and cleaning of materials protocol for production of was 2 days late due
B --------- 7 mango seed flour to late delivery by the
for mango seed flour production
supplier

Extraction and drying of mango seed   Dried mango seed kernels  

C A, B 14
kernels
  At least 2 cups of mango  
D Production of mango seed kernels C 3 seed flour
Procurement of rice flour and other   See list of ingredients for  
E --------- 3 biscuits
biscuit ingredients
Procurement and cleaning of materials   See list of materials for baking  
F --------- 7 of biscuits
for baking
  Confirmed laboratory Assigned researcher
schedule (Signed Form) was not able to
perform the task.
G Reservation of Food Laboratory --------- 7
This task was done
by

  35 pcs each of the mango  

H Baking of Biscuits D, E, F, G 2 seed flour biscuits and the
rice flour biscuits
 Project
Timeline
 • Timelines need to be
realistic and represent the
entire duration of the
project
• Show project timelines
using most appropriate
Project style, for example: Bar chart
Timeline
(GANTT chart)
 SAMPLE B:
Table 2. Timeline for the
Project, “Mango Seed Kernels
as an Alternative Source of
Starch in Flour” by Galamay,
Asis and Redecio (2009)
Task List
 November December January February
TASK
CODE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd
week week week week week week week week week week week week week week
A                            
B                            
C                            
D                            
E                            
F                            
G                            
H                            
I                            
J                            
K                            
L                            
M                            
N                            
O                            
P                            
 Create a task list and a project timeline using the
information below.
A. Brainstorming: Choosing a Topic
B. Gather information and Organize
Ideas
C. Create and outline a Research
Problem
D. Writing Paper Draft: Chapter 1
E. Writing Paper Draft: Chapter 2
F. Writing Paper Draft: Chapter 3
G. Submission of Research Proposal
Draft
H. Revision of Research Proposal
Activity Draft
I. Proposal Defense
J. Revision of Methodology
K. Perform methodology and gather
Data
L. Organize, analyze and interpret
data
M. Formulate a Conclusion
N. Write the Research Paper Draft
O. Submit the Research Paper Draft
P. Final Defense
Q. Revise the Final Research Paper
*Use the names of you group
members
*Time frame is from 3rd week of June
to 2nd week of February