From experiencing this group project, I have learned that I am somewhat of a natural team leader. I aim to get assignments completed on time by doing my best to organise group meetings and enhancing communication. I am also the person in the group who will proofread and correct all the grammatical errors to perfect the assignment. I have also learned that I am a cooperative team member, and I am able to contribute to all assignments and work cohesively in a team environment.
Yes, my team has experienced conflict with one another regarding work ethic, communication, and team effort. Specifically, we have had a problem with our time schedule and meeting up with one another to organise and complete our tasks. Personally, I have experienced conflict with another student regarding my work. We overcame these conflicts by increasing communication with one another in a professional manner. We now voice our opinions in a respectful manner, whilst getting our opinions and perspectives
Diversity amongst backgrounds and experiences within a team will both improve and reduce the team’s efficiency. A diverse team enhances and improves innovation due to a variety of experiences, skills, and different educational levels. These attributes make it better for a team to brainstorm and solve problems, further enhancing the team. For example, a team member who has recently graduated from university and has experience in dentistry can provide advantageous knowledge within the group.
In contrast, diversity in a team may also reduce and hinder its efficiency. Diversity in a team gives rise to various perspectives and notions. This can lead to miscommunication and misunderstanding arising within the team. For example, a team member who has English as a second language and has different cultural views may find it difficult to understand and work together as a team, even if they are within the dental field.