Personal Group Dynamics Analysis

According to Toseland and Rivas (2005), group dynamics is “the forces that result from the interactions of group members” (p. 64). This refers to either negative or positive effects towards meeting group members’ socioemotional needs as well as goal attainment (Toseland & Rivas, 2005), which is illustrated within my class work group. Some of the positive dynamics that continue to emerge and develop in my group is illustrated in our communication and interaction patterns as well as our group cohesion. For one, my group members communicate quite clearly and effectively with one another. There is also a sense of equal interaction amongst members in my group, which has created a stronger sense of belonging or bond over the course. Overall, I
Overall, I am able to safely exercise and rely on my unique knowledge and experiences when working among group members, in order to distinguish my strengths and use their skills to achieve the end goal. This is commonly put into practice when collaborating with my group members or even out in the field when collaborating with school faculty members, such as counselors or teachers, for guidance when implementing and facilitating student
There are many times when I feel hesitant about situations, feeding my indecisiveness and procrastination. This connects to my fear of making mistakes on assigned, time-sensitive tasks. In these situations, I encourage myself to first think and then act on a decision, as well as giving myself ample time to complete the assignment. Essentially, to help me build self-confidence I have to ‘learn to be confortable with being uncomfortable.’ I know that once I gain more experience and continue my learning, the tasks I perform will seem like second nature. Although I may be nervous when first given roles and responsibilities as a group member or leader, I must try to remind myself that my state of inexperience is an experience within itself, which can help distinguish not only my strengths, but also my