Lawrence Flugger
Communication Blog # 1
I prefer to use a participative leadership style. I seek to encourage group members to participate in open discussions. By keeping all members engaged, I believe they are more open to suggestions and more likely to reach a solution that they buy-in to. Typically, I prefer to rule by consensus. However, I like to reserve the right to make a final decision if a consensus cannot be reached.
In business school we are often asked to work in teams to write reports and give presentations. These types of assignments often bring about several challenges. The most common challenge is coordinating time for all group members to meet to work on a task. Often, pieces of the project are completed individually by the group members and then organized for submission at the very end. For this process to work, clear and concise communication is needed. It is important for other group members to know what each other is working on to avoid redundancy and to make future consolidation easier. When communication between members is strong, parts that are prepared individually still sound as if they have a unified voice.
Digital communication is the method of choice for group projects. It is vital to the success of the project. It allows members to communicate with each other on their own schedules and allows for easy exchange of information. Still, there are some pitfalls to digital communication. Communication via email can be misinterpreted if not prepared properly. It is best to be clear and transparent with other group member in regard to expectations and objectives.
Mr. Flugger,
The purpose of the Communication Blog is to offer students a platform to comment on their performance with class projects and assignments. For many of my students, the blog provides a forum to verbalize and understand their individual concerns. While you seem to enjoy many of the aspects of videotaping, it is important for you to know that is intended for instructional use only. Specifically, you have a safe environment to say what you want, express your concerns, and receive feedback.
On this point, I will comment on the content and suggest some changes. Since blogs are not as formal as many of the assignments, I will neither edit nor suggest re-writes. If I see recurring errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling, etc., I will make you aware of the problem and expect you to work toward correcting the mistake in future assignments. For example, in this blog there are several structural errors which indicate a failure to proofread your message.
Although there are run-on sentences and other grammar errors, you do an adequate job in clarifying your thoughts and reactions. In the future, you should make time to thoroughly proofread each assignment for grammar, spelling, and content. By making this a regular practice, you will begin to see dramatic improvement in your work. It’s apparent that you have developed your own writing style. Be cautious not to let your need to “express yourself” overpower the true content of your message.
Nice job!
Emmett Green