Team Work:
My humble opinion is that team work is not just about volunteering to do the lion’s share of the project. It has more to do with completing the tasks assigned to you in the best possible manner. That is what I believe I had done for the CELC project and the CG1102 project. I completed the statistics part of my groups CELC project and the CG1102 project to the best of my abilities.
During CELC project and class discussions I tried my best to be as receptive as possible to other’s comments and when I saw a flaw in one of their points I tried to put it across to them in the nicest possible manner. I believe this was a sign of effective team work as I had tried to help them without offending them.
During the CELC project presentation when one of our points was deemed unsatisfactory we tried together as a team to help explain to the panels that there was nothing wrong with the point. In my opinion that was probably the biggest stage where our group’s team-work really showed.
Communication:
Of all the knowledge and skills that I have learned thus far in my short stint at NUS I believe that this would pr
obably be the one that would stand out for me. I have learned through this module the various modes of communication and also how to use effective communication to solve interpersonal conflicts. (Although such conflicts didn’t rise I believe I am more prepared to handle them now)
I have learned that effective communication involves various aspects such as body language, tone and hand gestures, and not just the traditional use of words and language to communicate. Thus when I was in my group meeting (CG1102 and CG1413) I tried to smile more often, maintain eye contact whenever I was communicating with someone and also be punctual for all the team meetings. Although these are all simple actions which may not seem like communication, I have to say that the results are instantaneous and heart-warming.
One more important aspect of communication that I have grown to appreciate through this module is that communication has to be done frequently and honestly. That is probably the easiest way to develop mutual trust and bonding. Thus when we were in a group meeting (for CG1102 and CG1413) or even other discussions I tried to consciously carry this out.
The presentations for CG1102 and CG1413 were great opportunities for me to communicate to a large audience. I believe I have improved upon this part of communication through these two presentations.
Apart from that during class when Ms Brenda asks question I tried to communicate more often to ease the process of learning. My belief is that if I contribute something (regardless of value) then it can only serve to encourage others to follow soot as well. As a result we can have a more interactive class and learning won’t be as monotonous any more.
Conclusion
Communication seems like the catalyst that would encourage teamwork. I am glad that I was able to improve upon these two valuable traits through this module.
Hi Anand,
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity that this module is coming to an end. Through it, we have all pick up valuable skills and knowledge. Now, I can say that we are armed to deal with oral presentations in the future modules. I enjoyed reading your posts throughout this whole semester. Your posts are straightforward and concise, yet they contain your thoughts and ideas fully. I could tell that you are appreciative of what the CG1413 module had done for you too. I like that you reflected on yourself and felt that you did a great summary of the module. Good Luck for the exams and enjoy your vacation.
With Regards
Wei long
Hi Anand
ReplyDeleteOnce again you have organised your post into sections to facilitate the ease of reading. As the semester comes to an end, we can finally take this opportunity to reflect on our actions and review the lessons we have learned.
I agree that teamwork is all about being a team player. One need not shoulder the burden by one’s self but can actually share the burden with the rest of the team. Even the leader can look to his or her members for support. A smile does work wonders when working in a team as it helps break down barriers and make others much more receptive. As a fellow group mate for the CELC project, I feel that you brought much warmth to the team as well as honest opinions. Our time together as a team definitely shined during our Oral Presentation as we faced an unexpected turn of events.
There is much that we have gained from this module. We have learned about the different modes of communication, as well as conflict resolution skills. These would definitely be beneficial in our lives in the future. I agree with your point that good communication skills would bring about mutual trust and that active participation would definitely help you improve your skills.
Lastly, I would like to wish you good luck in the upcoming examinations.
Regards,
Nicholas