# <center>BMW Lab. Rules</center>
###### tags: `BMW Lab`

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- Revision History
- Sep. 2019: 1st. draft by Ray
- Dc. 2022: 2nd version refined by Ian
- Up to date version of [BMW Lab. Rules by Ian](https://hackmd.io/56ytrHP7RAmQms9AR4qqqw?view)
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# General Principle
## From Confucius
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- **子曰：「不憤不啟，不悱不發，舉一隅不以三隅反，則不復也。**」<br>
The Master said, "I do not open up the truth to one who is not eager to get knowledge, nor help out any one who is not anxious to explain himself. When I have presented one corner of a subject to any one, and he cannot from it learn the other three, I do not repeat my lesson."

- "**因材施教**"<br>
"Teach students according to their aptitude."
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### Preconditions for Members in BMW Lab.
- We only help those who **know their motivation** and **show their passion.**
- We only show you the questions, you have to **find out the answers by yourselves.**
- **Different criteria are applied to different students** since you have different expectation, skills, and performance (based on your KPI).

### Keep it in mind!
- [Goals of Education @ BMW Lab.](https://hackmd.io/rmPmQYTPQSGY6A0gzNH-pw?view)
- [Education for the Future (in Chinese)](https://hackmd.io/JAxazH51St2btiPqq30WUQ?view)
### [BMW Orientation](https://hackmd.io/@RayCheng/SkDTOsByw#/)

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# Lab Attitudes (約法三章):
## :bookmark: Rule 1. ACK Policy on LINE:
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- **Quick ACK**:<br>
Confirm that you **READ** the message (show us your questions if available)<br>
<font color="brown">(收到訊息後請==立刻==確認，有問題立刻提出)</font>
- **Full ACK**:<br>
Update your detail **plan (Task, Expected Outcome, Deadline)** of your Personal Plan on [BMW Lab. HackMD](https://hackmd.io/r41yTO-9SWWwkiBNqEGHUg#Weekly-Report) within **24 hrs.** if you get a job assignment<br>
<font color="brown">(如==收到工作指派，請於一日內回報具體行動項目==，==更新個人的HackMD==,並==於LINE回報==)</font>
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## :bookmark: Rule 2. Meeting Minutes
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- List the **date, names of attendees, and aganda** of the meeting before fixing the meeting schedule
(開會通知寄出前，就請列出會議日期、與會者姓名，以及討論事項)
- Summarize the **deliverable and dealine for each action item** (針對討論事項列出結論，並明確寫下行動規劃，每個行動規劃要有明確的產出與完成時間)
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## :bookmark: Rule 3. Project Management Policy (SCRUM Technique)
Resource: [scrum.org](https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-scrum) & [Youtube](https://youtu.be/9TycLR0TqFA)

**Instructions**:
### 1. Setup the [Project backlog](https://hackmd.io/@ianjoseph/HkWsp-K4j/https%3A%2F%2Fhackmd.io%2F%40ianjoseph%2Fr1dgCikri) (also called Product backlog)
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It contains ==**goals** and complete **required tasks**== to achieve the goals from the client.
**Guide**:
1. Decide the **final goals** of the project.
2. Ask for clear [**deliverables**](https://hackmd.io/@RayCheng/H1rp6LNlj#Deliverables) (required features) for each goal from the **project owner (Prof. Ray)** / **team leader**.
- **Tips**:
- Ask many questions in the beginning of your project, until the ==goals become clear==.
- Don't work without a proper planning (You will ==waste your time== due to **misleading**).
3. Breakdown the final goals to be several **milestones**.
4. Define the **tasks** that required to achieve & verify the goal successness.
- **Guide**:
- Use **checkbox**
- Use **indexing** (It helps for proper weekly sprint planning)
- User a proper word to describe a task that can verify the achievement of a milestone.
- **Use**: build, install, modify, verify, listing, etc...
- <font color="red">**Don't use**</font>: study, testing
- **Example**:
- [ ] 2.1.1 Install the [F] Near-RT RIC platform (**DL: mm/dd**)
- [ ] 2.1.2 Modify the source code of [F] KPIMON xAPP (**DL: ~~mm/dd~~ mm**)
- [ ] 2.1.3 Install the [F] KPIMON xAPP inside the Near-RT RIC (**DL: mm/dd**)
- **Note**: Each task must be verifiable by a report link.
5. After the milestones & tasks are clear, Determine the **person in charge (PIC)** and **deadline** for each of them.
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### 2. Sprint Planning
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In ==every Monday==, decide which task from the **project backlog** that will be put into the **sprint backlog**.
- **Tips**:
- Setup your working days to be ==max. 6 days== in a week.
We suggest you have 1 full spiritual day (Your mental health is important!)
- Make sure the task **has the highest priority** in the remaining project backlog.
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### 3. Setup [Sprint Backlog](https://hackmd.io/@ianjoseph/HkWsp-K4j/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1qbE2yDSA0bw_NoFalrO76tLuzHEn7VkGiURyyGTtLzE%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing)
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It contains the tasks that will be process in a week.
**Guide**:
1. Pick the tasks that has been determined in the project backlog.
2. Set the status to be **Planning** in the beginning.
3. Set the status to be **On-Going** when it's in progress.
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### 4. Daily Scrum
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The purpose of it is to maintain **stable performance** & **evaluation** day by day. The team leader / manager could also help to give suggestion for performance enhancement or problem fixing based on your report.
1. Setup your working time duration<br>
- **Tips**:
- Min. **8 hours**, Max. **10 hours** per day (More than this, ==your performance will be dropped==)<br>
**Note**: This is your focus hours, don't get distracted during the day so you can ==have enough rest== later.
2. **Plan before you work** everyday ==at 9.am==
- **Tips**:
- Having a schedule/calendar is really helpful to plan your working capacity precisely
- If your day is full of classes, you may move your project time to be another day.
- During the exam period, **halt your project** & **focus on your exams**
3. **Report your progress** on your daily / weekly log. In ==every Friday==, complete your report with proper explanation.
- **Guide**:
- **DONE** task:
- Attach the **specific link** of your progress into the [sprint backlog](https://hackmd.io/@ianjoseph/HkWsp-K4j/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1qbE2yDSA0bw_NoFalrO76tLuzHEn7VkGiURyyGTtLzE%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing).
- Set the task status to be **Done**
- Tick the task check box of your task in the [project backlog](https://hackmd.io/@ianjoseph/HkWsp-K4j/https%3A%2F%2Fhackmd.io%2F%40ianjoseph%2Fr1dgCikri)
- Fill the finished date
- **On-going** task:
- Attach the **specific link** of your progress into the [sprint backlog](https://hackmd.io/@ianjoseph/HkWsp-K4j/https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1qbE2yDSA0bw_NoFalrO76tLuzHEn7VkGiURyyGTtLzE%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing).
- If the deadline in the [project backlog](https://hackmd.io/@ianjoseph/HkWsp-K4j/https%3A%2F%2Fhackmd.io%2F%40ianjoseph%2Fr1dgCikri) is exceeded, update it as follows: ~~(old) mm/dd~~ (new) mm/dd
- **Tips**:
- Make your report as a ==proper documentation== (It could be understandable by common people).
- Write down the **background knowledge** in the beginning of your documentation.
- Set proper **figure** in detail to strenghen your explanation.
(**Don't put figure only without any explanation!**)
- Reduce the wording, better explain based on your figure & using points.
- **Suggested**: Write down your report directly after you finish a task.
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**Notes**
- **Daily log** is only required for the students who has low KPI (determined by Prof. Ray) to improve their future performance & dicipline.
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### 5. Sprint Review
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**Weekly Standup update** for evaluation with the project owner (Prof. Ray). Purpose:
- Determine the KPI of each member
- Prevent misleading for next week planning
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:::spoiler Old Management Rules
### Rule 2. Update your Status Report (Plan before taking actions):
- **EVERY WORKING DAY**(**每個工作日**)
- Show us your daily plan on **Your HackMD** on 9:00 AM (**上午9:00**在**HackMD**上更新當日工作規劃)
- Update your progress and add the hyperlink of today's page from your [Daily Report](https://hackmd.io/pi7hJM__TcG0WPEZiJ0MJA) on **HackMD** on 5:00 PM (**下午5:00**在**HackMD**上更新成果)
- **EVERY WEEK**
- Update your mid-term plan on [**BMW Lab. HackMD**](https://hackmd.io/r41yTO-9SWWwkiBNqEGHUg#Weekly-Report) **EVERY WEEK**
**每週**在[BMW Lab. HackMD](https://hackmd.io/r41yTO-9SWWwkiBNqEGHUg#Weekly-Report)更新中長期規劃

### Rule 3. Summarize the Action Items (Task and Deadline) in your Meeting Minutes:
- Send out the meeting minute summarizing the **action items (Task, Expected Outcome, Deadline)** **immediately** (within 30 mins.) after the meeting
(會議結束後**30分內**，立刻寄出包括**行動項目**(**工作名稱、預期成果、截止期限**)的會議紀錄。
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## Rule of Thumb 
- **Plan before taking action.**
- Draft a template for your outcome as soon as you fix your plan.
- Learn from the others
- **Check** before submitting your results.
- Update the **meeting time** and **venue** on Google calendar as soon as you fix the schedule.

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## To Do
1. Give your account to Prof. Ray and ask him to add you to the list.
- Google Calendar
- BMW HackMD
2. Add your personal information on
- [x] [Google Map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?hl=en&mid=1NUmC99PNhuRNINyS_qj5UnGDv0UA2NgN&ll=39.53735256862633%2C96.61412890000003&z=3) (Add your own information)
- [ ] [BMW Lab.](http://sc.et.ntust.edu.tw:30892/zh/members/) (share your photo and information with Chia-Wei and ask him to add your data to the page)
- [ ] Create your [Personal Checklist](https://hackmd.io/tLwe1KzZTjuhLB_OyXNjrA?both#Studying-Plan) and update the link on [BMW Lab. HackMD](https://hackmd.io/r41yTO-9SWWwkiBNqEGHUg#New-Students)
- [ ] Create your [Daily Report](https://hackmd.io/pi7hJM__TcG0WPEZiJ0MJA) on HackMD and update the link on your Personal Checklist
3. Ask Mick to arrange a seat for you.

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## Internship
- Part-time job <font color="red">**is not allowed**</font> during the two years, **unless <font color="green">approved</font> by Prof. Ray** in advance.
- Oversea internship application can be issued **AFTER Prof. Ray signing the oral exam application form** to the department office.
(海外)「實習」請一律在「Ray簽完口試申請表」之後提出
- Summer/winter internship should be approved by Prof. Ray.

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## Tips
### [Golden sample for Daily Report](https://hackmd.io/AQym4FBjRvyRA8sk1d8KQw#Golden-Samples-for-the-HackMD-Studying-Note)
### Simple ways to make a habit stick
- Tip #1: Start small
- Taking small steps is a really key part of making sure your new habits stick. It’s great to dream big, but you’re busy running a hotel and overstretching what you can realistically achieve is a surefire way to burn out before the challenges are over. It’s okay to start small and keep your changes microscopic.
- Tip #2: Vocalise everything you’re doing
- It’s time to be a little annoying and tell everyone about this challenge you’re embarking on. You should especially vocalise your challenge with your friends.
- Tip #3: Set SMART goals
- SMART goals are great for guiding your achievements and setting the benchmark for what you want to accomplish and by when. SMART is an acronym that stands for...
- Tip #4: Write things down
- Give your memory and willpower a boost by writing down the steps you need to take to keep your habits on track. A study published by the Association for Psychological Science found that students who wrote notes down on paper performed better in class than those who took notes using a computer. Why not clear a wall in your office or staff space and write out the steps you need to take.

### Knowledge Base
- [Background Knowledge for BMW Lab.](https://hackmd.io/FU6GcS73Qb-thbqu0n5o0g?view)
- [Checklist for Your Thesis](https://hackmd.io/eZVjL_AhRPOhHzw1NS0-RQ)
- [Template for BMW Lab.](https://hackmd.io/LKNRZXIaRnqh36M5Ly6FXQ)

### Reference
- [原則：生活和工作 Principles: Life and Work](https://universereading.blogspot.com/2018/12/principles-life-and-work-pdf.html)
- [大家不相信放羊的孩子，不是因為他說謊](https://moke.tw/talk/podcast-s2ep34/)