A World of Thanks!!!

I want to say thank you for helping me and assisting me through this course. I'm sure I would not have the success I have had, without all of you posting and commenting on my blog. I wish everyone much success as we are nearing the end of our journey and beginning a new one. Once again Thank You!

Week 6

 Are high-performing groups hardest to leave?

• In my opinion I think high performing groups are hard to leave. There has been a lot invested in the group from each individual, so saying good-bye is difficult. It's just like a sitcom that was on for several seasons, it's hard to say good-bye when you have worked with people for years.

Which of the groups that you participated in was hardest to leave? Why?

• None of the groups I have participated in were difficult for me to leave. My main objective in any group is to get the assignment done or activity done. It's a bonus if I connect with my group members, but it takes more for me to deeply like someone.

 What sorts of closing rituals have you experienced or wish you had experienced?

• There weren't any closing rituals used when leaving the group, everyone just went their own way. The closest I come to adjourning from a group is my current job, I have worked there for 7 years, when I leave it will be hard for me to.

 How do you imagine that you will adjourn from the group of colleagues you have formed while working on your master's degree in this program?

• I imagine that I will say good-bye and go my separate way.

Why is adjourning an essential stage of teamwork?

• It shows honor and respect for the work they did and the long hours they spent on the project. It shows honoring each other and giving respect for each other's time.

Week 5

Think about any disagreements, or conflicts, you have recently experienced or are currently experiencing at work with a supervisor or colleague, or someone in your personal life. Share at least two strategies you have learned about that might help you manage or resolve the conflict more productively, and why these strategies might be effective. For example, could you suggest a compromise? Could you look for a broader range of solutions to your disagreement? Could you use some of the principles of nonviolent communication or the 3 R's to better help you resolve this conflict?
• Whenever I have had a disagreement with a colleague, initially I want to go to them and say some not so nice words, but before I approach them I calm down and then I talk to them calmly and resolve the issue. Most of the time it depends on the situation and if its worth disagreeing.
• I try not to have conflicts with my colleagues, because most of the time they are petty and make no sense or changes any situation. I try to always make sure I am the bigger person and apologize if there's a need for one and keep things peaceful.

Also, if appropriate, ask your colleagues for their input and advice regarding, if not specific problems, how they have learned to be more effective communicators as it relates to conflict resolution skills.

•  A colleague believes that not handling or approaching the situation is best.
• Another colleague believes that it's best to get the issue resolved before there's animosity.