If the group is not productive, we can discuss whatever it is keeping us off topic and see if it can be resolved in order to get things moving in the right direction. I need to get better about keeping groups I work in on topic and paying attention. I will attempt to do this by keeping aware of what my group members are up to and making sure that the work we are doing is of interest to them so they feel more motivated to work and not be distracted.

I show that I value feedback from others in my group by talking to them about their ideas. My goal is to improve communications with others in regard to the feedback they provide on my suggestions. I will attempt to do this by taking more time and effort to discuss why I may disagree or agree with others and make sure I take the time to understand the other’s point of view.

In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extend understanding by asking lots of questions about anything that confuses or interests me. My goal is to be better about interrupting people with questions and to let them finish their thought so as to not forget what they were saying. I will try to fix this by being more patient when someone is talking and will try to remember my questions for the end in case they don’t answer one.