Group Communication Negatives

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Due to past experiences, there have been both positive and negatives aspects when working with a group. The positives aspects were that we communicated in a lot of ways but mostly through social media. For example, we made a Facebook group and exchanged numbers in order to remind each other when things need completing. We also had a google docs document where we wrote our assignment as a group so we can help each other out when a group member was stuck. Deliberating and discussing is very important when it comes to positive communication in a group. This is learning ways to respond to group members in a respectable manner. Having empathy is also important trying to see from another's point of view, trying not to be biased because of your beliefs instead being open minded and thoughtful.

In a group environment, it is unacceptable to let other group members do all the work. As a group, each individual should all get equal amounts of work that they need to complete. It is not fair for other team members to do more because someone did not have time to finish their part with no valid excuse. …show more content…

This is where we discuss our findings for the question. We then as a group discuss and deliberate the findings as a group. I found that I participated more in giving advice to which parts needed changing. Asking your group for help is probably a major factor I personally found this hard at first. It's simple all you need to do is mail them on Facebook and address which parts you need help with and they do their best to help. Another positive communication behaviour is having empathy, something which I found hard doing in this grouping experience. Furthermore, I have learnt that people do have different views on things and by being patient and understanding can really help a group achieve their