BST1124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Long Term Ecological Research Network, Hyperfocus
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Group: interacting with members towards a purpose. When situations arise that do not meet our expectations, this can lead to poor group functioning if members cannot adapt. Developing norms: rules of expectations of how the group will work together can lead the group into the perfoming stage (next stage) E ective group: high personal e ectiveness, trust, appropriate cohesion. Roles: task function vs. maintenance function (functional climate: the function that comes from a role changes depending on the needs of the group at the time, the facilitator/leader. Checks that ideas are clear and accurate: the presenter. Presents the groups nished work: the summarizer. Prepares a summary of the group"s e orts. Initiators: propose goals for the team to meet, new solutions to problems, hyperfocus on getting the job done can mean less interaction between members (maintenance roles can help balance this) Information givers: given to the person with the most expertise in the area.
