Role as Part of a Work Group Research 2022

Running head: MY ROLE AS PART OF A WORK GROUP 1
My Role as Part of a Work Group
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Institution

MY ROLE AS PART OF A WORK GROUP 2
Reflection: My Role as Part of a Work Group
Awareness
We formed a five-person research team at the start of the semester. We were given a
research project to work on which covered five weeks. It was a nice experience working closely
with my peers. Working in term assisted me to learn several benefits and disadvantages of
working with a team. The first positive thing that I learned about working in a group is that there
is performance. This because work can be divided among the group members hence saving on
time. For example, when we were given a project to work, we divided the work in such a way
that each person had his or her specific part to handle. Thereafter, each person presented the part
that they have researched elaborating their findings in detail. Another important thing I learned
about the group is that they aid in skill development. Being part of a team assisted me to develop
my interpersonal skills such as speaking as well as leadership skills. On the other hand, I came to
understand that working as a team also has its drawbacks. For example, a team leader may
encounter some stress from the team such as time. As the leader of the team, controlling and
directing the team was not easy because sometimes I was frustrated by the team. On some
occasions I found myself losing temper. I felt that working in a group is one of the best ways to
gain knowledge. Being in a group increases a person’s socializing skills. We make friends as we
interact throughout the group activities.
Critical analysis
Working in a group has impacted positively on my strengths. I am a confident person and
frank in addressing issues. Therefore, being the leader of a group made it possible for me to lead
my group and address issues confidently. Moreover, I am a committed person which made top