WEEK 1 : Initial Planning and Company Confirmation (H & Z G Agrofarm)

Date : 12 May - 16 May

Team Members : Sarendren, Durges, Hana, Athikah, Irni, Chang Zi Shen and Liew Yu Jie.
Location : On-Campus Meetings

Introduction :

The first week marked the beginning of our project journey. As a team, we were excited to start working on our industrial engagement project and we understood the importance of laying a strong foundation. Our primary focus this week was to decide on a suitable company that aligns with the objectives of our project and to plan out our responsibilities as a team.

Group Discussion - Selecting the Right Company :

We began the week with a group discussion session to shortlist potential companies we could approach. Each member brought their own suggestions, and we discussed the pros and cons of each option, including the availability of information, accessibility of the location and relevance to our course. 

After evaluating several companies, we finally agreed to propose H & Z G Agrofarm. This agro-based business caught our attention due to its diverse farming practices, active local presence, and potential learning opportunities. We believed this company could offer valuable insight into agricultural entrepreneurship and sustainable farming. 




Consultation with Lecturer - Getting Approval :

Once we had made our decision, we scheduled a consultation session with our supervising lecturer. The purpose of this meeting was to present our selected company and seek approval before proceeding.

During the session, we introduced H & Z G Agrofarm, explained the nature of their business and outlined our initial plan for the project. Our lecturer gave us constructive feedback, highlighted the importance of verifying data availability and cooperation from the company, and eventually gave us the green light to proceed. The approval was big step forward and gave our team the confidence to move ahead with the next phase.




Task Distribution - Organizing Our Workflow :

Following the confirmation, we organized another team meeting to divide the workload. Each member was assigned specific tasks based on their strengths and interests, such as background research, company communication, blog content writing, and photo documentation. 

By clearly defining our roles, we ensured that everyone had a responsibility and a timeline to follow. This structured approach helped boost our efficiency and set clear expectation for the upcoming weeks. 

Reflection :

The first week was productive and filled with teamwork, communication and decision-making. Choosing H & Z G Agrofarm as our company set a clear direction for our project, and getting approval from our lecturer gave us the motivation to continue. We're looking forward to learning more from this agro-entrepreneurship experience and to capturing every step in our blog. 






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