On Monday 8^th march, our group met once again to discuss the CG1102 project. The agenda this time was to decide on an important implementation to be included in our project. This new function that was to be added would change the way data was stored in the project and hence affect the way future additions were to be programmed. The next item in the agenda was the discussion of the lab report to be submitted. As this was dependent on the first decision, we proceeded to weigh the consequence of implementing a sorted list.

We considered the various sorting methods available such as insertions sort, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insertion_sort or to utilize a brute force approach which relied on the computer’s processing capability with simple algorithms. Also considered was the time in which we had to implement this new function. As the lab was due on Wednesday, we decided that it was not a feasible option due to a heavy schedule the following day which would leave little time for the project. Hence, we the implementation was to be done the next lab.

Next, we approached the questions posed by the lab report. These questions asked the advantages of using 2 different types of data structure. We realised that to properly answer the questions, a sorted list would be required. Here, we had to revert to our discussion about implementing a sorted list. The group members were effective communicators in this meeting, able to clearly explain their ideas or to verify their understanding of the concepts proposed. However, better preparation would have prevented or minimized the above mentioned situation. Had we been more familiar with the lab report, the questions posed and its implications, it would have been included in the discussion of using a sorted list. This would have improved the efficiency of the meeting and conclude it within the 20 minutes allotted. Upon reflection, I felt that if I had a better grasp of sorting functions, I would not have had to clarify as many concepts and be better able to help resolve the issues of implementing a sorting function. A better understanding of the topic discussed would also include the methods available and the implications of their implementation. Lack of familiarity in this regard however was due to the fact that the topic had not yet been covered in the lectures.

We continued the discussion after the meeting and having better understood the issues were able to come to a decision.

It is important that an agenda is set for each meeting; however its participants should also be thoroughly prepared and hence better able to understand and contribute to the issues discussed. A better understanding of the subject makes for a more effective and efficient meeting since basic concepts are well understood and can be built upon to resolve the issues.

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/356351/Guide-to-Good-Meetings-Practice

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