Locker Analysis

One of the most frustrating group projects that I worked on was during my Small Group Communication class two summers ago at Uhart. fThere were five students total in the group and I the only one of non-traditional age. Conflict arose because there were no team boundaries. One student who needed this class to complete his graduation course cared nothing about the goal of the group although he felt he should supervise because he lived on campus and knew where the group projects should be. When he had to complete or revise his drafts for the final paper, he acted like Jim in Locker, antagonistic in trying to block the intentions and goals of the group. His work was not organized, researched and therefore not accurate. I had hoped that this group would have brought out competition that energized all members involved bringing out the very best ability in us all. I am not sure if his behavior was a carry over from other outside groups he had been involved in but it was very obvious that because he was not the leader he made it difficult to communicate effectively and there was definatly a communication breakdown. Although the work was completed on time, the amount of power play was exhausting. Prior to starting the group, dates were established for group meetings and minutes were taken and an agenda addressed. If we did not start the group under this format I am not sure if all members would have communicated.