Advantages Of Group Work

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Team-work has always been part and parcel of the everyday human life. Places such as the work environment, academic environments have always encouraged teamwork. It has been essential in actualization and the attainment of common goals. The diversity of personalities allows variety of ideas, experiences and delegation of work. Furthermore, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of each team member. Due to my previous experiences, group work have always been a crisis yet to happen. This group was different, there was good communication, understanding and mutual respect. Yet, a few ups and downs noted due to diverse personalities and cultural background was clear. Like every teamwork, disagreements occur due to different ideologies but are further harmonised. The key to an effective team is to play up the strengths and balance out the weakness of each team …show more content…

Each member had varying personalities. Student A is an Implementer, Student B is shaper and I am a completer finisher and a shaper. The broader spectrum of our diversities was an added advantage for the group. This ensured the management of our weaknesses and actualization of strengths. We could focus on various aspect of the group work and discuss disadvantages we faced along the line. The mix of my personality made me a lot more edgy. I was a perfectionist, pushy, and admit irritated to unfinished duties and worried. My drive for a perfect work was visible and I admit caused some tension. The teamwork experience was not a bed of roses for me but I learnt to listen and appreciate other opinions. Tuckman’s five stages of Group development improved my knowledge of teamwork. I understood the use of the stages and approach in team work, and handling of issues that may arise (Miller, 2003). The five stages of teamwork; forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning (Tuckman,

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