Adjourning

Adjourning

I have participated in many group presentations. I think that the hardest good-byes were definitely with the highest performing group, because you have created a bond with these people and have done a great job with their help. I wished that we would have ended the group with a dinner at a nice restaurant. I think that sometimes when you get to experience being in a successful group experience, you often find new acquaintances that last a lifetime.

Also, I do not know how I will adjourn from my colleagues at the end of the master’s program. I assume that I will thank everyone for their help throughout the program and wish them all luck. I think that adjourning is important because it is a form of finalizing. It gives you the opportunity to thank everyone and to possibly invite others to future group participation. It assures that everything ends on a good note and that you appreciate their work.

Resolving Conflict

I have conflict concerning an issue with my supervisor. I have been looking at the conflict from my perspective. Having taken this class and through this week's assignment I have decided to implement some strategies that will perhaps bring peace if not resolution to the issue. First of all, I will consider my supervisor's stand in the situation. It has made me realize that the issue that I have with her is really not her fault. It is a matter of circumstance that is out of her control. Second, I have decided to meet with her so that she can hear my opinion as well as, listening to her position in the matter. I will implement the 3 R's so that we can communicate effetively and hopefully we will both compromise on the situation.

Also, when I asked my co-worker on advice when resolving conflict she said that she usually leaves any potential violent confrontation and will go back and address the situation at a later time. She says that she usually tries to think about the other person's perspective also.

Who Am I as a Communiator?

This week’s assignment was very enlightening. I learned some things about myself and how others viewed me. The one thing that surprised me the most is that others viewed my communication skills almost identical to the way I viewed myself. This surprised me because I thought that others would be more critical of me. I have to admit that I was feeling anxiety when anticipating how others would rate me. An important insight that I gained this week is that your self-concept plays an important role in how you view others and communicate with them. I also learned that I have to get better when speaking in a group setting. I feel more comfortable when I speak one-on-one. Taking into consideration these two new insights I realize that I need to attend more professional development training to build my communication skills, as well as participate in speaking engagements more frequently.