Reflection on Group Work
Reflection on Group Work
The report is a reflection of my group work and its experience. I have experienced different aspects of group work throughout the course while working with inter-professional group members. I have a positive experience of teamwork and it enhanced my skills and knowledge. I have perceived the importance of teamwork in achieving the objectives. I have understood that equal contribution of all members is required to perform any task. The group work and teams can solve different problems and concerns in society and work places. The ability to work effectively in teams plays an important role in creating a successful career. I have experienced different accidents that are valuable for me. However, one important incident is our group work. The group members accepted their responsibilities and performed assigned tasks with honesty, dignity, and transparency. It generated good results and we completed our group work in an effective manner. I have learned from various experiences that improved my skills and abilities. The contribution and dedication of every group member have promoted the mutual understanding and respect within the team and it generated efficient results of work. It has changed my values, behavior, attitude, and belief that enable me to handle the difficult tasks in a positive manner. I have learned about the accountability and checkpoints that increased our work efficiency. The checkpoints have ensured that we are working in the right direction according to the strategic plans. I have learned the scope of the positive working environment to achieve the end results. The positive attitude of all team members has generated optimal results .
Key issue related to the experience
I have faced some challenges and issues while working with other team members such as misbehavior, leadership issues, and others. The group developed shared leadership tactic that generated inappropriate behavior in the group. The team had a formal leadership and it also changed from time to time depend on upon the nature of the specific task. It created issues for me and I had to work with a new leader from time to time. Some leaders were not much effective and they had fewer leadership skills. Some team members worked as leaders due to different circumstances and needs of the group. However, they were unable to manage the team. It decreased satisfaction among team members and created some conflicts. I worked with different individuals from different cultures that created cultural diversity in the group but communication became an issue. I have difficulties to change my behavior according to the norms and values shared by team members. We completed our task in an effective manner but could not meet the deadline. I have faced difficulties in start due to new people, new culture, and new task .
Action plans for future teamwork
I have learned various new strategies through my teamwork experience. It improved my knowledge that would help me in future. I would create time lines and road maps for completing different tasks in a timely manner. I would improve my behavior and create a positive attitude that would help me to work effectively with different team members belonging to different cultures. I would make strategies to improve my communication and motivation that would directly enhance my performance. I would focus the competency, support, respect, transparency, honesty, fairness, and predictability that would improve my values and increase reputation in the group .
Reference List
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Laura, S., 2011. Making Teams Work: How to Create Productive and Effective Teams. Productivity Pro Press.
