My Project

Collaborating Core Competency Reflection

Some things I think about before dividing tasks among group members include are: (1) making sure the work is divided evenly, and (2) making sure the work plays to peoples strengths. I know the group is working well together when I see people collaborating and listening to each other’s ideas, and good discussion where everyone plays an equal part. If the group is not productive, we can move to a different, quieter space to get things moving in the right direction. I show others that I truly value their contributions by listening to them and including their ideas in the final project, or even if I don’t agree with them, telling them why I don’t agree instead of dismissing them.

One goal I have for myself going forward is being less ‘bossy’ and listening to my group members’ ideas. I can achieve this by remembering to ask my partners what they think of an idea instead of just putting it in.