Within the second week of the TRF 1210 course within the Turfgrass Management Certificate program the most valuable and moving moment has been the ability and power of teamwork. For our second project and presentation, our group was tasked with becoming, as well as teaching the class to become experts on the grass species Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra). Part of the project was to generate a method to develop a 3D model of Creeping Red Fescue, which I was put in charge of. Initially the method and process seemed daunting, but through my own self motivation, and my groups support, I quickly developed a rough 3D model using photoshop. However, this motivation is not what has stuck with me most during this block. What has inspired me the most, is the ability for my group to improve and grow our presentation for this project into something of an example. After seeing many groups go before us on Monday, our group was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the complexity and in depth expectations. Furthermore, we all felt the pressure of the increased expectations we knew we incurred by presenting a day later than the other groups. Against our doubts, my group quickly supported and motivated each other Monday afternoon to focus and expand our presentation into new horizons.
Going into the presentation, we all still felt nervous to examination but our presentation went smoothly and all the pieces fell into place. In the end, our mark reflected our effort and we all exceeded our own expectations. In the future, I want to remember and implement my groups ability to build a strong support web that allowed all of us the comfort to discuss, build and design our presentation. Our teamwork and determination has set the bar high which challenges us in the future to exceed and develop our potential. This will help me in my career, since, being a part of building and participating in a strong team setting gives me an example for what to do in my turfgrass management career.
My Turfgrass Adventure 