pros and cons of working in a group:

pros: it is easier to get things done more efficiently because you have other opinions and multiple people working at once

cons: sometimes other people don’t do their part which ruins it for the whole group

• One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on the common purpose is to remind them what to do and keep them updated on how much I’ve done and how much is left so were always on the same page and its ready on time.  
• If there is disagreement within the group, I find it helpful to take a breath and re evaluate where all our heads are at because sometimes stress can cause disagreements.  
• I show others that I truly value their contributions by always listening to their ideas and adding them whenever applicable. I make sure they know they have good ideas and I like their participation.
• I know the group is working well together when I hear/ see everyone at work and asking questions or talking to the rest of the group about the project.
• If the group is not productive, we can remind each other breaks are ok but we have to say on track in order to get things moving in the right direction. 
• Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in my last project where we all communicated amazing and got a great project out.

I learned that not everyone will do their part fully and thats okay, you just have to ensure your part is done to its full potential. I also learned that in order for your group to be successful you must communicate throughout the whole project and don’t be afraid to ask questions.