One of the most common activities inside the classrooms is presentations , which are usually done ingroups . From a functional perspective , we join groups because groups are able to accomplish things that individuals cannot accomplish when they work alone (Stewart , Manz Sims , 1999 , pp .5-6 . This is entirely different from that of an individual presentation wherein the person works alone for the project and does not have to deal with others just to come up with a good presentation . Group presentations require brainstorming discussion , and constant communication among the group members . This is not very difficult if the members share the same insights on the at hand or have known each other for a long time and do not have any problems sharing and speaking out during discussions . However , the same cannot be said when it comes to groups who have no similar interests and have just come to know each other when the group was formed
I happened to be a part of the group where the members did not really know each other that well...
Reflective Essay - Belbin Team Role Theory in practice
To further understand Belbin Team Role Theory, I, together with four students formed a team and simulated as being authorized by the Songjiang Government Bureau to investigate into the current situation and the prospect of the higher education industry in Songjiang District. Through unremitting team efforts, we successfully demonstrated our findings and recommended several ideas via a formal presentation. Reviewing the three-months-long process of cooperation, I