1. Interdependence:
The goal cannot be obtained without the cooperation of all group members. There must be collaboration and individual accountability.

2. Ripple effect: One person has a great effect on the whole system.

3. Synergy: The group performs at a higher level than individuals could alone. Group Genius

4. Negative Synergy: The group decision is worse than what the individuals would have come up with. Bad decisions build on bad decisions.
Not enough information
Frozen mind set
Resistant to change

5. What is a group? 3 or more individuals They influence each other and are influenced by each other. They care about whether others reach their goal.

6. Boundaries restrict the flow of information in groups
Boundaries help the group concentrate on their tasks.
Impossible to completely close a system.

7. Physical Boundaries
Psychological Boundaries
Linguistic Boundaries
Rules
Roles

8. Advantages to Group Work
Access to member resources: talent, expertise
Diversity of group members: opinions, background, education
Encourages creativity: brainstorming, synergy

9. Strategies for handling social loafers:
Change communication pattern with the social loafer.
One team member asks the slacker directly for his/her input and help
Whole group confronts the slacker directly
Talk to a person in authority

10. Forming Stage: Primary Tension: The nervousness and jitters of getting to know a new group. Strategy: Be positive, be polite. Keep it light and friendly. Find things in common.

11. Storming: Secondary Tension: Team members jockey for positions and roles. Disagreements about team goals. Team members disagree on test questions (constructive) Strategies: Be honest but be respectful; listen. No personal attacks.

12. Norming: Norms are the rules and responsibilities of the team
Norming: Norms are the rules and responsibilities of the team. Explicit Norms: Clearly stated or written down. Implicit Norms: Never discussed, but members are aware of them.

14. Cooperative goal structure
Equality for all members
Give teams decision-making power
Individual accountability