Question

Think about the groups/teams you've been on (class projects, co-workers in a department, sports team, school groups, etc...). Thinking about the positive and negative experiences in the groups/teams, what are some features of effective groups/teams, meaning groups/teams that perform well; meaning what do you think are some key "ingredients" that make for an effective group/team?

Answer 1

Positive features of group :

1. Brainstorming

2. New idea generation

3. Knowing the other people's perspective and nature

4. Diverse range of ideas

5. Add on to a particular idea by other members

6. Can handle more complex situations/ queries.

Negative features of group :

1. Difference bin perspective might lead to conflict

2. Indecisiveness due to

3. Delay in coming to a conclusion

4. Lack of initiative leads to difficulty in starting the discussion

5. One idea / person might dominate

Key ingredients of effective group :

1. Effective communication

2. Commitment to goals

3. Learning from experience

4. Criticism taken in a positive perspective