GROUP DYNAMICS & INTERPERSONAL RELATIONIONS

1. GROUP DYNAMICS & INTERPERSONAL RELATIONIONS Ahmed Alesa Melannie Summers David Pallof Josh Hall Matt Hindman Rolanda Ruffin-Williams

2. Mission • Bring everyone together on a group level. • Make clear and concise decisions that are collaborative. • Have everyone collectively gather information for our group.

3. Vision • GROUP EXPECTATIONS, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • Team goals (e.g., be a team, be the best, the funniest, the most informative, the most interesting, etc.) • Keep flow of meetings concise and efficient and improving over time • Movement into performance stage as we build ourselves into an effective team • Produce work at an “A” level

4. Vision • To increase our understanding of teams through implementing study material in all meetings to enhance grades while putting forth our best effort • To enjoy and have fun with the work shown while maintaining viability • Work to improve our weaknesses as we expand our knowledge on teams

5. Values • What we value is the consensus we gain in order to succeed. • We value information that allows to us to have a better understanding and in rich us with knowledge. • We value knowledge and information that gives us power to make informed decisions for our group.

6. Group Performance Expectations • Attendance at meetings is required. Meetings will be planned to accommodate everyone’s schedule to the best of our abilities • Everyone should be well versed in their respective sections • We will hold each other accountable at all times and will expect ‘A’ level quality of work from each team member • Members should be vocal during team meetings. We will do our best to create an environment that provides for psychological safety, team cohesiveness, and fosters open creativity among all members

7. Group Performance Expectations • Operating in unison will be a top priority, and our team will strive to include everyone in each decision making process • We will be our own Board of Directors • Everyone will keep an open mind and will work towards a common goal • Team members will not personally attack each other’s ideas and will respect the thoughts and feelings of all other members

8. Group Procedures/Policies • If a group member performs at a level much higher than expected we will: give that individual a higher rating on the group rating sheet that we will create • Everyone else’s rating will subsequently be based off of the top performers rating and their own personal contribution to the team

9. Group Procedures/Policies • If a group member performs at a level much lower than expected we will (be specific about what behavior will lead to what actions): • If a team member is consistently tardy to team meetings, we will rate them a 4 out of 5 (assuming a 5-point rating scale) on the team rating sheet to reflect their lack of commitment to the team. • If members are consistently absent from team meetings without notification, they will receive verbal warnings from the group about the unacceptability of their actions and will not be able to receive anything higher than a 3 out of 5 on their rating sheet. • Members who do not actively participate and contribute ideas will also receive verbal warnings (up to three) and after this, a reduction in their evaluation will be given.

10. Decision Making • Decision Making will go through several steps. These steps will involve the input of all team members and the expertise of Dr. Stahl. • We will follow the following Rational Decision Making Model Picture Source: the-happy-manager.com

11. Conflict Resolution • Tuckman’s Model of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. • Strict versus flexible work environment • Picky about organization details versus • Some members prefer to work ahead, while others much rather procrastinate • External constraints of time availability.

12. References • Rational decision making model. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.the-happy- manager.com/rational-decision-making-model.html

13. Contact Information • Ahmed Alesa (970) 488-9942 • Melannie Summers (724) 968-8069 • David Pallof (412) 491-2580 • Josh Hall (412) 519-4762 • Matt Hindman (xxx) xxx-xxxx • Rolanda Ruffin-Williams (xxx) xxx-xxxx