TechSoup Canada Part 4

The interviews are complete and all that is left is to complete the deliverables for TechSoup Canada. As I mentioned in a previous post, my group needs to submit a 1-2 minute edited video, a word-for-word transcript of all three interviews, and a summary of all three interviews. Originally, we were supposed to have our deliverables ready a few days ago, but due to scheduling problems, we were unable to complete the interviews until recently. Consequently, due to the workload, we were unable to have the deliverables ready in a few days. After speaking with the TechSoup representatives, they had no problem in extending the deadline of the deliverables. As it stands, the estimated deadline will be sometime late next week.

My role in this assignment was acting as the point of contact between TechSoup and the rest of my team. Initially, I was primarily involved in scheduling the interviews. After interviews were completed, I emailed the rest of my group and together we decided on what section of the deliverable each person will complete. I volunteered to compile the recorded footage and create the 1-2 minute edited video. The other members of my group will transcribe one interview each. We got along well, even though face-to-face contact was minimal. This was due to conflicting course schedules. The consistent emails sent between group members made for the lack of face-to-face time. We all had a common goal, and we all cooperated towards reaching that goal.

Because I will not complete my part of the deliverable by the assignment deadline, I will not know the impact of my contributions until I finish them. However, the TechSoup representatives have been satisfied with the work that we have done so far. They have said that the information that we get should be able to inform more clients of their existence. Additionally, the people that we interviewed have praised TechSoup Canada's services and would recommend them to other organizations. Through the interviews alone, we discovered an answer to TechSoup's impact on their current clients. One of the clients that I interviewed suggested that TechSoup create a public forum where representatives of non-profit organizations can meet. Only time will tell how our work will affect TechSoup Canada (and their clients) in the future.