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Solving Problems in Groups and Teams (Setting the Stage for Problem…
Solving Problems in Groups and Teams
Problem Solving in Groups: When and Why
Advantages of Group Problem Solving: Studies show groups can find more answers to a problem than working alone. In my real life I have also noticed this to be the case.
When to use groups for problem solving: When the task is too big for one person a group would be more effective.
Setting the Stage for Problem Solving
Maintain Positive Relationships: We have a tendency to already believe we have an understanding of other people and tend to interrupt them or ignore them. To build positive relationships we need to Build Cohesiveness.
Recognize Stages of Team Development: The shortest distance to a solution isn't always a straight line, in my life I sometimes forget about this and skip necessary steps to try to get closer to a goal or task.
Questions:
How to maintain positive relationships suprised me.
All of the steps to solve a problem bothered me, I feel like some problems can be resolved very easily and quickly.
I'd like to find out more about the decision making methods.
Group Problem-Solving Strategies and Formats
Group Discussion Formats: Group discussion formats provide a sense of how a group's structure can shape its ability to come up with high-quality solutions.
Solving Problems in Virtual Groups: One advantage of virtual teamwork is autonomy.
Approaches and Strategies in Problem Solving
A Structured Problem-Solving Approach: Intense emotions hamper our problem solving ability. When I get nervous I tend to act differently than my normal personality.
Decision-Making Methods: There is Consensus, Majority control, Expert Opinion, Minority Control, and Authority Rule.
Overcoming Dangers in Group Discussion
Information Under load and Overload: Information Under load is when a group lacks necessary information. Information overload is when there is to much material to manage.
Unequal Participation: Unequal Participation is when some members don't participate as much or they participate more than other members.
Pressure to Conform: Group-thinking or going along with the crowd isn't always the right move.