What are some possible systems of workflow for avoiding problems?
• Check with your supervisor on how your team prefers to work. • Be consistent. • Create “name” folders for each individual who is working on the project. Individuals can then drag files from the project folder into their name folders when they work on the file, and then when they have completed their work, drag the file back to the project folder. This allows the entire team to know who is working on a given file at a given time. • Change the filename to reflect the date of the last changes. • Print out the document and place it in a special folder. Only the individual in possession of the folder should work on the electronic file. After he has completed his work, he should print out the latest version, place it in the folder, and give the folder to the project coordinator. The project coordinator can then give the folder to the next team member who will enter changes electronically. • When you have completed a project, be sure to delete any unnecessary files such as “old” files. You
