Observation Paper

During this week observe a team that you are a part of either in your work or in your personal life. Be sure to take notes of your observations. Complete a 2-3 page paper sharing your observations of the participants' attitudes and behaviors within the team. Do not focus on the leader of the team. Be sure to comment on these questions: 1. Agenda or topic discussed 2. Attendants 3. Observations about what occurred, for example: a. Is the team/group climate cooperative, competitive or a blend depending on the activity pursued? b. Who talks to whom, i.e. are some people excluded? Are many comments directed toward one person in particular? Do certain people talk only to each other? c. Did the team/group practice a particular style of problem solving? If so, what approach did they use? d. Does conflict arise? If so, how is it handled? Is it handled? e. Does the team/group focus on its task? Is the task defined? What kinds of behaviors illustrate this? f. Does the team/group attend to interpersonal relations? What kinds of behaviors illustrate this? g. Did team/group members accomplish the goal (purpose) of the meeting while at the same time, support each other?