GroupWorkandReportwriting.ppt

Group Work CSCI102 - Introduction to Information Technology B ITCS905 - Fundamentals of Information Technology Overview Group development Group roles Effective groups Report components Group Development Groups generally pass through the following stages Forming Storming Norming Performing Mourning Forming – What does the group need Clear goals and objectives Definition of tasks and roles Clear work plans To know what information is required An identification of group behaviour, standards and norms and ways to handle behaviour problems Forming – Group members feelings Demonstrate excitement Participate hesitantly Show tentative attachment to the group Intellectualise Discuss symptoms or problems peripheral to the task Be suspicious, fearful and/or anxious about the new situation Accomplish minimal work Storming You may find that you and/or other group members exhibit Infighting Doubts about success Low group morale Polarisation of group members Concern about excessive work Disunity, increased tension and jealousy Storming You and/or other group members may Set unrealistic goals Resist the task demands Establish a pecking order Criticise group leaders or other group members Complain Norming – What Are the Rules of the Group? You and/or other group members may Attempt to achieve maximum harmony by avoiding conflict Develop a high level of trust Confide in each other, share personal problems and discuss group dynamics Express emotions constructively Form friendships Develop a sense of team cohesion with a common spirit and goal Have high group morale Establish and maintain group boundaries Accomplish a moderate amount of work Performing You and/or other group members may Experience insight Be willing to sort through group problems Understand members strengths and weaknesses Confide in each other, share personal problems and discuss group dynamics Undertake constructive self change Identify closely with the group Mourning You and/or other group members may: Feel elated