Through the projects meeting that i went through, I agree that group synergy is very important for a group. With the right attitudes and direction, the group is able to move together in cohesion and provide the best for the group. Within my group, we all have a clear idea what we want (which is to score and do well for this project) and we all try to put in the best effort to make things work.
The group socialisation in my group has influenced me to put in more effort for every meeting that we have. As the rest of my group members are very hard working students and I know that they all want to score for this project, I feel that i have a need to contribute more during meetings and not pull the group dynamics down.
There are different task and maintanence roles taken up by individual groups members so that my group functions well as a whole. Majority of my group members are opinion and information giver. Everytime during meetings, all of them will prepare something to contribute. Throughout the meeting, they will further add in their own opinions and also elaborate and stress on information that they think is important. Sean, our group leader, essentially acts as the coordinator and orientator as he is always the one who schedules the meeting timing and venue. He will also make sure that the meeting is conducted in an effective way to not waste unneccessray time. All of us are contributors in the group as everyone speaks their own mind during the meeting and provides valuable information to help the project.
As well for maintanence roles, all i can say is that we all play a part as encorager, harmoniser, compromiser and standard setter. We all have fun and laughter, sometimes even crack stupid jokes, during the meetings. Besides, each of us will also encourage the others to speak their mind as we often laugh and joke together. The harmonious realtionship that we have in our group makes every one feel at ease and be able to speak freely. We all do play a part as a compormiser as we will give in to each other’s ideas and even if we do not agree, we will discuss as a whole as to why we do not agree to this idea.
To conclude, I would like to say to all my group members that it has been a joy working with you guys as we always have fun and laughter in our discussions. Although there are times when we really talk crap but we always end up having quality work done. Despite the long hours of meeting, we never give up and try to work things out. I am proud and happy to have you guys as part of the team.
Hallo Eileen!
YOUR WELCOME!! haha XD
Comment by Rentier (Kean) — February 22, 2008 @ 7:32 am
First of all, I really thank you for the nice words to talk about us. However, I disagree with the part that we give in to each other’s ideas. I would see it as we challenge each other’s ideas with reasons and evidence to ensure that our decision as a group will turn out to be the best idea contributed by the entire group.
Comment by jesmund7 — February 23, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Like the thorns on a rose . I look ugly without you guys, but put the two with one another and we both look good together =D
Ur welcome btw =)
Comment by SeanyNaturally — February 26, 2008 @ 5:22 pm