Things You'll Need:
- group of people
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Step 1
At the get-go, roles within a group need to be defined. The usual roles include: leader, recorder, and presenter. Other roles, such as time keeper and errand runner, may also be added as needed. Assigning roles to each group member lessens confusion and creates individual accountability. Make sure that the workload is divided evenly. If you are regularly working in a particular group, make sure that everyone has an opportunity to take on each role (and that’s only if they are up to the task).
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Step 2
When working in a group, it is very important to be an active listener. Active listening is when you give the person who is talking your full attention. If a group member is discussing an important issue about the task at hand, you want to concentrate on what is being said. Otherwise, valuable information could be lost that makes your group work suffer.
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Step 3
The next step to working in a group effectively is to stay on task. If the team is getting off-track, redirect the focus back to the original task. If you don’t want to come off as being bossy, get the group back on track by asking for clarification of the task at hand and when it needs to be completed.
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Step 4
The last step on how to work in a group is to be respectful. When in disagreement with another member, be civil about it. Teamwork demands a level of politeness if the task is to be accomplished successfully. Being respectful of others’ opinions also encourages team members to contribute their ideas more often.
Comments
brandy1123 said
on 12/7/2008 good tips
jimdris said
on 12/3/2008 Your article is great and your picture is priceless!
Gardengates said
on 12/3/2008 Some great tips about how to get along well in a group so good things can get accomplished!