Group Work
The author of this response has been in a number of groups. Some of them have been good experiences while others have been controlled to complete chaos. Whether it be work or school groups, getting the wrong group of people together can cause issues. People not being familiar with each other can also be causes for concern and reasons for further action. The author of this response will tell of things that were done (or would have been done, given hindsight) to keep the group focused and cohesive as possible. Also, there will be a discussion about what happens when the people in the group do not know each other.
Working in groups is usually straightforward. The people involved usually know the goal that is to be obtained and they fully intend to work together to achieve that goal. As far as people that do not know each other, that is usually not going to be a problem unless certain types of people are in the mix such as extremely shy people, passive-aggressive people, people who are resisting a change that is under way or people that are overly bossy or opinionated. Regardless of the circumstances, someone should be named the leader or they should (politely) volunteer or make an effort to steer the efforts of the group. The author has seen situations where someone tries to have only their ideas move forward or they will actively resist or question the change underway. Indeed, many people loathe change and they will directly or indirectly try to undermine the same. Something else that can happen is that no one steps forward or asserts themselves and this limits the reach and ability of the overall group. What is key is to have a group that is willing to work together, that knows what the goal is, why the goal should be obtained and at least a general idea of how to get there. The rest is just fleshing out the details and getting things done.
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Evidence-Based Group Work How can I increase attendance of a support group for at-risk teenage Latino students in a school setting? Search for Evidence In order to search for evidence in increasing attendance of a support group for Latino students in a school setting, I went to PubMed as my initial search engine. I chose PubMed because I have found it to be a great starting place for health-care research. Not only does
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) may typically be used in the conduction of the activity; and 3) Activities can be standardized and adapted with a minimum of alteration for use across groups and members so that a common framework can be replicated. (Trotzer, 2004) The main feature of activities are: 1) Technical; and 2) Mechanical and have "...parameters and directions that make them merely tools." (Trotzer, 2004) Categorization of the activities of a group are on the
Group Dynamics Discuss the functions of formal and informal groups. How does each contribute to the organization? with examples Formal groups are organizations that have a fixed set of rules, structure and have procedures that leave little room for interpretation, and must be followed. As well, they have status symbol, limit activities of individuals in the group, set objectives and policies and coordination between people. They have rules that are readily observable
The reason the first problem-solving/quality circle "holiday rush" group I had worked with failed read like a textbook case of the disadvantages of group work. The manager, who led the group, was feared by many in the team as being quick to fire. As a result, participation in the group included saying what the manager wanted to hear, not necessarily what was the best or most feasible idea for the
group characteristics I have previously encountered include: a willingness to listen, an ability to define objectives, the ability to delegate work, a willingness to help others, a commitment to communication, the ability to stay on task, and respect for the other members of the group. The work group characteristics I have previously encountered include: a refusal to listen to others, arguing, failure to stay on task, and lack of
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