Group Project Reflection
Group Project Reflection Paper This past week in COMS 101, we formed groups and created a project in regards to the importance of communication. My group consisted of five group members: Hope Dryer, Jamison Roney, Kristin Rudell, Shaina Cadet, and myself. Together we experienced the different aspects and importance of small groups. In order to begin our project, our group had to experience the decision-making phases. We started with the first phase, Orientation. During this phase, our group positioned itself into the “group work setting.” Our group already knew one another, so we did not experience the primary tension aspect, or the fear of completing our task. We all realized we could successfully complete a group project, and had to put forth an effort to complete it. The second phase, Conflict, occurred once we began the project and began to contribute ideas. We became more involved by talking, presenting ideas, and listening to one another. Equal participation occurred because each group member fairly contributed to our project. Our group never experienced actual conflict. We all were respectful to one another and worked as a group. The third phase we experienced was Emergence. During this phase we all cooperated and
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For example, Kristin acted as our Initiator-Contributor. She helped provide brainstorming ideas in regards to our topics. Our Energizer was Jamison. He always had a positive attitude and motivated our group. Hope was our Procedural-Technician. She created our Powerpoint and made sure each member had submitted their part of the project. The Orienter was myself. I made sure the group was aware of deadlines, and was staying on track. Last, but not least, was Shaina. She was absent the first few days, however, she still contributed to the group by acting as the group’s Information Seeker. She seeked information that was needed and presented her results to the
For example, Kristin acted as our Initiator-Contributor. She helped provide brainstorming ideas in regards to our topics. Our Energizer was Jamison. He always had a positive attitude and motivated our group. Hope was our Procedural-Technician. She created our Powerpoint and made sure each member had submitted their part of the project. The Orienter was myself. I made sure the group was aware of deadlines, and was staying on track. Last, but not least, was Shaina. She was absent the first few days, however, she still contributed to the group by acting as the group’s Information Seeker. She seeked information that was needed and presented her results to the