Group Dynamics

1. People join groups for many reasons and some people join for the mandated participation, connection with members, endorsement of objectives, identity of association bestowed, and anticipated networking possability.

2. Group think is an issue of everyone just agreeing to something out of excitement to later realize that it may not have been a good idea.

3. Nietzscheme is a kind of mental state that goes on in the group when the members think they can do no wrong in the gropu on the project.

4. Purpose

5. There are many advantages as well as disadvantages in working in groups.

6. New node

7. Risky Shift Phenomenon

8. Group discussions usually arrive at more experimental, less conservative, and more risky conclusions than those made independantly.

9. Group Personalities

9.1. Initiator/Contributor

9.2. Information Seeker

9.3. Oppinion Seeker

9.4. Information Giver

9.5. Opinion Giver

9.6. Elaborator

9.7. Coordinator

9.8. Orientor

9.9. Evaluator

9.10. Energizer

9.11. Procedural Technician

9.12. Recorder

9.13. Encourager

9.14. Harmonizer

9.15. Compromiser

9.16. Gatekeeper

10. If there is something that is more important you will fing that you do not have time to contribute to the group conflict

11. Leadership Qualities

11.1. Prior leadership qualities

11.2. Vision creation and passion

11.3. Appreciation of challenge

11.4. Constructive discontent

11.5. Dissatisfaction with the status quo

11.6. Practicality

11.7. Willingness to take on responsibility

11.8. Diligence

11.9. Rationality

11.10. Admiration of peers

11.11. Charisma

12. Advantages

13. Conflict is a huge problem in Groups and will cause a great deal of issues

14. Pollyanna-ism is being overly optimistic

15. Disadvantages