5 Stages of Group Development/What Really Makes Teams Work
The author, Geoff Colvin, explains his opinions on what makes teams work and not work in his article. I agreed with Colvin throughout the article, especially when he brought up the three distinct interactions that good teams use. I thought the explanation of this was especially important because these interactions create groups to be what they are. The interactions included many ideas delivered in a short and quick way, alternating between who talks, and ideas given by every group member to ensure the group is diverse. I believe these interactions are important and vital to a great group because diversity and efficiency majorly effect the outcome of a group.
Colvin also mentions the differences between in person and online interaction. He says that groups that meet and discuss ideas in person tend to be more successful. I believe this is true because it is much easier to communicate with others and have conversations about top ideas when you're in person versus over text message or email. In order to communicate with others online efficiently, you must first build trust and cooperate. But, online communication will never be as effective as face-to-face discussions because it lacks behavior patterns and the ability to see one's reactions or facial expressions.
The author, Geoff Colvin, explains his opinions on what makes teams work and not work in his article. I agreed with Colvin throughout the article, especially when he brought up the three distinct interactions that good teams use. I thought the explanation of this was especially important because these interactions create groups to be what they are. The interactions included many ideas delivered in a short and quick way, alternating between who talks, and ideas given by every group member to ensure the group is diverse. I believe these interactions are important and vital to a great group because diversity and efficiency majorly effect the outcome of a group.
Colvin also mentions the differences between in person and online interaction. He says that groups that meet and discuss ideas in person tend to be more successful. I believe this is true because it is much easier to communicate with others and have conversations about top ideas when you're in person versus over text message or email. In order to communicate with others online efficiently, you must first build trust and cooperate. But, online communication will never be as effective as face-to-face discussions because it lacks behavior patterns and the ability to see one's reactions or facial expressions.
Monica:
ReplyDeleteAs you stated, Colvin did say, “groups that meet and discuss ideas in person tend to be more successful.” But do you truly think this is a true statement? I for one am not sure. I personally think that group collaboration being performed on-line just takes longer to accomplish the task or project at hand. On-line collaboration can be great but it takes longer to remove vulnerability and to establish trust within the group members. It is easier to misinterpret something someone said in an on-line environment than a face-to-face meeting but that does not take away from something being a success.