UCLan MD4059: Reflective Writing on Group Work and Leadership

This reflective report details a student's experience working in a group setting, focusing on a project related to Aston Martin. The report covers various aspects of group formation, organization, and the challenges encountered, including issues of training, goal setting, performance management, and time management. It examines the selection of Aston Martin as the host organization and the process of gaining access. The report explores the evolution of roles within the group, emphasizing quality management, task management, reporting, and communication. It analyzes problems that arose, such as conflict management, team synchronization, culture management, and the adoption of a democratic leadership style. The student discusses the learnings from the process, including the importance of effective communication, conflict resolution, and leadership styles, and identifies development needs and recommendations for future group work, supported by both literature and empirical evidence.