Group Work Tips

Hi there! I will be giving you some tips to help your group work run more smoothly and effective. If you have any questions, drop a comment below and I’ll get back to you. #StudyThis

One of the most important things to when you are in a group project is communication! People in your group don’t know what to do unless they are given something or take the leadership role. Early on in your group work, it is important to have one person divide the work among the group mates (either equally or skills-based) so the expectations are set. From there, it is good to maintain regular with all of your group to avoid the development of any large problems. In the event that you find that communicating peer-to-peer isn’t helping, you can always reach out to your professor/teacher if you still have concerns! They are usually more than happy to help you.

Throughout the process of group work, especially if you run into group who aren't working, document your work. It's important to that at the end of the day all you can do is your best and your part. If you find it is appropriate or you have the time to do so, pick up the slack. Otherwise, make sure that you document what you do and let your teacher/professor know if someone really did not put much of any effort into the project. This loops back to the communication as well as this new idea of looking at the bigger picture. Group projects allow us to get real-world exposure to team environments - so just try your best! It is better to learn how to talk to people over doing amazing on the project. At the end of the day - it is only one grade, one team and one time! There will be many opportunities to do better and to advance.

If you have to reach out to a group member to communicate something, to be patient and to wait! Not everything will happen instantly and if you start early on, you will have no worries about running out of time. Also, be patient with yourself. If you find yourself, just like with any other project, hitting a roadblock, take a step back! The project will be there for you in 10 minutes or an hour, go take a study break and do something you enjoy! The most rested minds always produce the best work. :)