My Opinion About My Dominant Style

10. 3/3 I try to integrate my ideas with the other’s to come up with a decision

In this category I scored a 7/9 (high), which means I am able to organize important information in to categories that allow me to shift out all the information given to me put the most important ideas first. Showing Interest is described non verbal gestures or little to no verbal confirmations that you are paying attention to the speaker. In this dimension I scored a 2/9 (low) which means that I have a strong tendency to look away for not give any form of communication that I am paying attention or interest in what the speaker is saying. Finally, using the Team Roles Preference Scale goes through four dimensions (encourager, gatekeeper, harmonizer, initiator). An encourager has the tendency to support the ideas of the team members. In this dimension, I scored a 12/15 (Strong preference) which means I do like to acknowledge the fact that the teams ideas are good and on the right track. A gatekeeper is described as someone who encourages all its group members to share their ideas in group discussions. I scored a 10/15 (moderate preference) in this dimension which means that I do like to encourage people to participate their thoughts and ideas in to group discussions. A harmonizer is described as someone who reduces group tension and resolves group conflicts. I scored a 9/15 ( moderate preference) in this dimension which means I do resolve group conflicts but I also try to prevent them from occurring. Reading through the test I was shocked to see the

Learning how to work effectively in a group situation is key to success in many professions as well as in social situations. Groups vary from each other based on the individuals that make up each group, all of us belong to various groups at one time or another. The roles that we fulfill vary from group to

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High discusses how to handle disagreements and high-stakes communication. It is written on the premise that when you are stuck in any situation–whether it’s at home or work–there is a crucial conversation keeping you from accomplishing the desired results. If you can learn to speak up in these crucial moments effectively, then you can accomplish the results you are after. The authors support this idea by referring to people who are considered influential by their peers and managers in their work and relationships. They studied successful communicators over a period of 25 years and concluded that what typically set them

I feel at times I accommodate myself at the approval of others. Like for example, I may act differently around certain people then I would around people I feel comfortable around. I also try to maintain a sense of peace and try to smooth over any differences that the group or peers may have. I can honestly say that I try to stay away from any and every conflict if possible.

The relational Role I played in this group was being the encourager and supporter. Although everyone had their own opinions about the idea’s

People in society can have interesting views on issues around the world, these views on society are best conveyed through distinctive voices as it evokes feelings from the listener and allows them to relate to the situation through their own personal experiences.

As my identity continually changes so too does my individuality as a speaker. As a soldier my once loud, argumentative, and confident identity diminished as I did not want to stand out. As a teenager I had been an overwhelming presence that sucked all the energy out of a room. But this new me wanted none of that. And then there is the young woman that I have become, the bold Barnard woman, who voices her opinions, and embraces her femininity. Such a drastic change from the soldier I once was could only be a result of my desire to adapt to my new environment. Today I have detached my fixation for what society expects from me. I don’t conform to a

Taking the uniquely you assessment online I learned that I was an inspirational specialist I/S and what is expected of me is steady influencers S/I (Carbonell, 2013). When people are around me they think of me as a people person by inspiring others but actually, I’m relaxed and reserved and people come to me for inspiration. By me being a relaxed casual person I attend to stay away from conflict or get it solved right away because I do not like being an emotional person. I also thought it was something bad but I have learned over the years that conflict can be very beneficial and a learning tool. Being in several leadership positions I have dealt with a lot of conflicts but due to avoiding conflict as much as possible I missed out on a lot

Music has always been a thing that has interested me. The idea of people putting their talents together to create something has always amazed me. Being in a discourse community like music is always going to be difficult starting out. Working with others was never my strong suit, and all of the preparation and studying stressed me out. It sucks to try very hard and have it all result in nothing. It is the idea of perfection that everyone strives for. In my case, it is a group effort of the people involved in my discourse community to achieve our shared goal. We strive to please ourselves and others listening by giving a solid performance. My music class is a discourse community that shares a passion of music and a similar goal. We assist

Over time my energy and my commitment helped in becoming a true member of the team. I was also able to play with my specific background to raise interest and engage with others. Lastly, I was always careful in using my interlocutor’s code of communication.

Being an excellent listener is one of the best ways to become a good communicator. Throughout the group work, the author demonstrated great communication skills when listening to her team’s different ideas and then taking them on board to create the best results. Fellow team members will appreciate good listening skills, and so in return, it will have a positive impact to the group’s mood, and encouraging them to be confident to speak up and say their thoughts as they know their ideas are being listened too.

The roles in my particular group were chosen based on each group member’s individual personality. This factor can best be recognized within the social justice choreographed skit. For example, I am a rather quiet

We all agreed that I am a communicator, meaning that I have a strong vision, inspire people at all levels, project optimism during difficult times, and I am effective asking for support. Northouse (2016) describes the communicator archetype as someone who “sometimes latch on to others for support and even take credit for other people’s achievement” (pg. 322), bein this

With the potential of having many opinions within the group, it can be difficult and time costly to ultimately reach a consensus. As individuals, we are all rhetoricians and have different methods of communication. When it comes to discussing our opinions and persuading group members of our ideas, arguments are sometimes created because of the diversity within the group. What matters is whether the argument is productive or not. “While there are many unproductive arguments, others generate some of the most creative joint thinking we ever achieve together” (Mercer, 74). Unfortunately, in the case of groupthink, arguments tend to be avoided at all costs.