[Kaizer007]

One of my jobs as Vice President of the team is task assigning. Although not fun, with help our team put together an effective way of getting those "extras" to do work.

One: Get a paper of every person's name and assign them in the sub team they want to be in. i.e. (Mechanical, electrical, programming, etc.)

Two: Print out a weekly calendar of who is going to show up what days so you can plan around their absenses with jobs and assigning. (Improves communication between members instead of one person knowing what needs to be done and not showing up)

Three: Give a speech to the team members telling them what you expect from them, that you don't want to see them sitting around not doing something and that they should ask a mentor or you what they can do if they find themselves not doing anything.

Four: Keep them learning by shadowing veterans, or teaching them tool names and proper and safe ways to use those tools.

Five: Give them a break every once in a while. If they do work, they need a breather. Have the team have lunch or late night dinner after working 4 hours straight, have the team help pay, or be generous and donate it yourself.

I hope this is helpful for any officer or assignment member reading this. It's never too late to post advise for others.