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A story about the different types of students encountered in group projects and how to work as a team successfully.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"89f934c1-618a-4c34-a631-925ad535e1a4"},"title":"Search "Group Work Memes" on Google Images... I Rest My Case by Anonymous"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

Group projects can be quite the hit or miss. In my experience, I would much rather work independently than be assigned to a random group to work on an assignment together. Now, I only say this because I have had many successful group projects with great team members, but also some group projects with unreliable group members. These individuals could definitely be categorized:<\/p>\n\n

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The \u201cI Agree with You\u201d Team Member: The one who thinks they\u2019re contributing by being vocal and merely agreeing with the ideas their other team members offer and getting away with doing none of the work.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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The \u201cI\u2019ll Get It Done\u201d Team Member: The one who waits until the day before the due date to complete their part of the work and asks at least 20 questions in the group chat to their members who are already done their part of the work and insisted it be done ages ago.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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The \u201cAs Long As We Pass\u201d Team Member: The one who contributes the bare minimum without any consideration for how well other members of the group want to succeed.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
It sounds a bit harsh, but I've heard that many of us have come across these collaborative issues, or should I say personalities, that only resulted in adding more stress to our workload. It astonishes me, especially in post-graduate, when I have to babysit another team member to ensure they have completed their share of the tasks, which is something none of us signed up to do. <\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"bbbbba56-f2d1-4b12-8d2b-ca21460b27a5"},"title":"The Wicked Problem"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Despite my struggles of working with groups, there are two things that I have always kept in mind to ensure success as a group, rather than bringing about more issues. Unless the case was extremely serious and a group member has refused to do their share of the tasks, I find the key to teamwork is 1) patience and 2) the common goal. <\/p>\n\n
Although the situation can be quite frustrating, I think it is also important to be aware that we are all dealing with different stresses in our lives and just because someone is not able to contribute as strongly does not mean it is a reflection of their work or how they work in a group in general. The best we can do is be patient and understanding, but also encourage our team members. Perhaps, lending a hand or asking if there is anything that you can help with can motivate the team member to get the work done.<\/p>\n\n
Reminding ourselves that we are all working towards a common goal is also helpful because it invokes this thought of \u201cif we get it done, we do not have to worry about it.\u201d In ways this could sound like we are rushing the work, but this really influences each team member to have at least the meat of the assignment done, which is better than nothing or the workload falling on someone else. Afterwards, we can better work as a team to review\/edit and work towards a final good copy.<\/p>\n\n
Another thing that I have noticed, and I have always taken the initiative to do is come to the first meeting prepared. It is much easier to proceed with the main parts of the assignment or task by getting the technicalities out of way: choosing a platform to connect, setting a time and date to meet, figuring out which dates work best for the whole group, choosing a mode of presenting our work (ex. shared Google Doc, Slides, etc.). Having all these little details prepared before the meeting allows the team to get right into discussing the assignment and making notes, rather than twiddling our thumbs while one person has to get this all up and running during that first meeting. Meetings run a lot faster and smoother!<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"de8d523e-c31c-49a8-96b7-8955bb82dcd5"},"title":"Finding a Solution"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
None of what I have mentioned would be possible without the obvious and most clich\u00e9 saying \u2013 that is \u2013 communication is key. It is the absolute key to ensuring that teams are working towards success together. So do not be afraid to speak up and lend a hand while also ensuring that you are being kind and mindful. Nothing good can come from not working well as a team, no matter how frustrating it gets. It's like getting in a canoe with four other people. The canoe isn't going anywhere without the whole team.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"4827c1d7-4896-47d2-bc20-94e18385b856"},"title":"Final Thoughts"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Search \"Group Work Memes\" on Google Images... I Rest My Case<\/em>. (2021, October 26). Liberated Learners. <\/span>https:\/\/wicked.liberatedlearner.ca\/collaborator\/search-group-work-memes-on-google-images-i-rest-my-case\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"f10f98b7-7b9f-4429-b6c7-e03abf6f1006"},"title":"APA Reference"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Search "Group Work Memes" on Google Images... I Rest My Case

Liam Peart