Group work can always be a little difficult especially if we know nothing about each other before being assigned. I feel many groups or teams that are successful have a very similar skeleton that holds them together and helps keep everyone focused as well as accountable.
The number one thing when it comes to working with others I think has to be communication. This helps prevent everyone from becoming confused on who is doing what, but also it creates a more enjoyable dynamic among the group. If everyone feels more comfortable and free to express their ideas, then the creativity will be higher along with productivity. Another quality would be that everyone needs to be flexible. We need to be able to adjust to whatever assignment is given to us. If you don’t know how to necessarily do the thing you’re being asked to do, treat it as learning experience to better yourself too.
The two skills I mentioned are some that I always try to incorporate myself when I am placed into a group. I will listen to all ideas, and be willing to whatever the group needs from me to make sure everything is done as smooth as possible and on time.
Sometimes people are so set on what they are doing in the group that they don’t help the other members which could lead to things falling behind. Another trait that can ruin things for a group is if one person tried to boss everyone around and tears apart ideas instead of constructively critiquing them. This weeks class was another productive one as our group was able to get some great ideas out there for the project, so I don’t think anyone will be like that. We are very close to narrowing our list to the final three to present for next week.
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