Groups

What is a Group System?

The group system in Festie allows you to organize candidates into smaller, manageable groups for better administration and competition management. Groups can be used for:

• Competition Brackets: Organize candidates for elimination rounds
• Judging Panels: Group candidates for specific judging sessions
• Administrative Purposes: Manage candidates by categories or departments
• Performance Tracking: Monitor group performance and rankings
• Resource Allocation: Assign resources and facilities to groups

Assigning Groups to Candidates

Manual Group Assignment

1. Navigate to Groups section
2. Select a group
3. Click “Add Members”
4. Search for candidates
5. Select candidates to add
6. Confirm assignment

Bulk Group Assignment

1. Go to Candidates section
2. Select multiple candidates
3. Click “Assign to Group”
4. Choose target group
5. Confirm bulk assignment

Group Assignment Rules

• Candidates can be in multiple groups
• Groups can have size limits
• Assignment can be automatic or manual
• Groups can have specific criteria

Group Management

Creating Groups

1. Go to Groups section
2. Click “Create Group”
3. Enter group details:
   • Group name
   • Group description
   • Maximum size (optional)
   • Assignment criteria
4. Save group

Group Information

• Group Name: Display name for the group
• Description: Purpose and details of the group
• Size Limit: Maximum number of members
• Criteria: Requirements for group membership
• Manager: Assigned group manager

Editing Groups

1. Select group to edit
2. Click “Edit Group”
3. Update group information
4. Modify membership criteria
5. Save changes

Group Types

Competition Groups

• Elimination Brackets: For tournament-style competitions
• Performance Groups: For judging and evaluation
• Skill Levels: Group by experience or ability
• Age Groups: Organize by age categories

Administrative Groups

• Department Groups: By academic department
• Team Subgroups: Smaller teams within larger teams
• Judging Panels: Groups for specific judging sessions
• Resource Groups: For facility and resource allocation

Custom Groups

• Project Groups: For specific projects or events
• Interest Groups: Based on shared interests
• Geographic Groups: By location or region
• Temporary Groups: For specific time periods

Group Performance Tracking

Group Analytics

• Member count and participation
• Performance metrics
• Competition results
• Progress tracking

Group Reports

• Member participation summary
• Performance comparison
• Group rankings
• Individual contributions

Group Leaderboards

• Top performing groups
• Most active groups
• Improvement over time
• Competition standings

Group Communication

Group Notifications

• Send messages to group members
• Share group updates
• Announce group events
• Provide group instructions

Group Announcements

• Post group-wide announcements
• Share important information
• Update group members
• Coordinate group activities

Group Settings

Membership Management

• Add/remove members
• Set membership criteria
• Manage group size limits
• Handle membership requests

Group Permissions

• View group information
• Edit group details
• Manage group members
• Access group reports

Group Visibility

• Public groups (visible to all)
• Private groups (members only)
• Restricted groups (specific access)
• Hidden groups (admin only)

Group Workflows

Automatic Assignment

• Set up assignment rules
• Configure criteria
• Enable automatic grouping
• Monitor assignment results

Manual Assignment

• Review candidate lists
• Assign to appropriate groups
• Verify group composition
• Adjust assignments as needed

Group Transfers

• Move candidates between groups
• Handle group changes
• Update group memberships
• Maintain group integrity

Group Reports and Analytics

Available Reports

• Group membership summary
• Performance by group
• Group participation rates
• Member activity reports

Custom Reports

• Select specific groups
• Choose date ranges
• Filter by criteria
• Export in various formats

Group Comparisons

• Compare group performance
• Analyze group trends
• Identify top groups
• Track group progress

Best Practices

Group Organization

• Use clear, descriptive group names
• Set appropriate group sizes
• Define clear membership criteria
• Regularly review group composition

Group Management

• Assign dedicated group managers
• Monitor group performance
• Provide regular updates
• Maintain group documentation

Group Communication

• Keep members informed
• Share relevant updates
• Encourage participation
• Foster group collaboration