People who work together will win, whether it be against

complex football defenses, or the problems of modern

society.

Vince Lombardi

What to do?

• Involve everyone (mktplace of ideas)

• Ask questions (especially when you know the answer)

• Notice differences of opinion

• Be tentative• “perhaps we should consider a different view”

• “ from what I understand from this discussion”

What to do? (continued)

• Be patient -don’t change your mind too quickly

• Stay group oriented• use group pronouns “we” “us” “our”

• avoid personal pronouns “I” “me” “mine”

• Offer your position to the group• “I have an idea” - BAD!!!!!!

• “Why don’t we consider …” GOOD!!!!!!!

What to do ? continued

• Use meta-discussional phrases• “are we getting off the subject?”

• “have we heard from everyone?”

• “have we summarized this meeting?”

• “do we know what to do for next time?”

• Keep goal oriented

• Seek consensus-agreement through comm

• Learn from mistakes

Group Rules?

How do we start?

• Write down your group’s goal

• Determine motivation level

• Determine group rules

• Determine penalties for rule violation

• Everyone signs off