Saturday, 15 February 2014

Adjourning

As it relates to working in groups, it is one that I have found to be very challenging. This is so as there are many different groups in which I have been apart of and the same things keep occurring. For example, I always end up doing most of the work. Last year, I was apart of a group at my place of employment and we were given a specific topic wherein we were to formulate a display. There were approximately six of us in the group and when it was the day before the display I found out that three of the members of the group did not start doing anything towards the display which was due for the next morning. I had to sit all night with the other two group members to do the things that the other three persons had decided to do. I felt very relieved in leaving this group. This year I was placed in another group which will be finishing next month and I can attest that I feel it so much because in this group it is fully organized, obtains good relationships amongst all group members, mutual trust and understanding is evident and being exercised. When it comes to respect, this is fully established.

In regards to adjourning from my colleagues in this master's programme. It is one that will be very touching and emotional. This is so as I have bonded with everyone in the different groups to which I have been assigned. Each week I have worked collaboratively with everyone, shared our thoughts and in return have gained a vast amount of knowledge that will help me both professionally and personally. Therefore, adjourning from this will be very emotional for me as I will be filled with tears of joy, sense of accomplishment and mixed emotions.


4 comments:

  1. Hi Latoya,

    Thanks for the post. I agree working in groups can be challenging sometimes. I think that a group must have commitment to the task and complete trust to be successful. In regards to our colleagues in the master's program. I have learned so much. It is my hope to continue to communicate with everyone after the program is complete.

    Christina

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  2. Latoya,
    It is true that working with groups can be challenging. I am glad to be a part of this group. I enjoy our discussions and I have learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
    Amy

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  3. Hi LaToya,
    Working in a group is a challenge all in it self, but when you have individuals that don't pull their weight it is very frustrating. Sounds like your in a good group know and that everyone is pulling their weight and doing what needs to be done!
    LaRoyia

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  4. I also find it hard to work in groups. I think that this is a problem for a lot of people in the world. Although it can be frustrating in the end you always learn something from the next person.

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