Gerardo Castillo POST: 1

My Group

   One of the finest ways to learn and discover, in my opinion, is to present. As an attendee, it's rewarding to learn from speakers and other participants. In the class three groups were formed and their topics were intercultural communication, group communication, and group leadership and problem-solving. Intercultural communication, a study of the connection between culture and communication, was first presented by my group. It was a fascinating lecture, and I learnt a lot about it. This chapter's objectives are to define culture and the function of communication within it, as well as to explain the relationship between dominant and co-cultures, practice methods to enhance intercultural communication competence through the definition of the various ways in which cultures differ, and define the dimensions of cultural diversity. Being apart of group 1, I'd say we all effectively worked together. For example, we divide up the work and handled every aspect of the project and presentation. Our team had to go through a few phases of problem-solving. We covered intercultural communication in our chapter. Our group discussed several co-cultures that people may identify with and how there is a dominant culture that we can all either stray from or be a part of. Additionally, our group discussed cultural identity and how it varies from person to person. Our group analyzed everything that keeps us from communicating, including our differences in sex, gender, and ethnicity. We all speak with one another, despite the fact that our daily lives are radically different due to our social, economic, or religious beliefs, or if we are in a higher position than someone else or someone who is disabled. Unaware of it, our group used every suggestion made in the chapter when conversing with those who held different opinions. Speaking with someone who might be able to influence you, such as a professor, dean, or an employer, might become challenging. However, at the end of the day, we are all just people, and group one focuses on that. Each of our slides was accompanied by illustrations that not only illustrated the subject matter of the slides but also clarifies each subtopic. To make sure that everyone in the class could comprehend, our group not only clarified the subject on the slides but also described the visuals that accompanied each presentation. To make sure that any listener who had not read the chapter could comprehend our topic. The fact that our group had the least amount of time to prepare the first-hour assignment in the class didn't stop us from succeeding as a unit.

Group 2

    The second group was prepared to present in the class after that. Group 2 performed well, living up to their principles. Working together as a team was the focus of the chapter to which they were assigned. The students made sure to include descriptive images about each topic. Each team member elaborated on and made numerous points regarding each of those slides. While teamwork may appear simple, they break down each issue and provide solutions. As a team, there may be a variety of issues where some may feel more entitled and others may not exert themselves to the fullest. They also discussed several team-building activities that may be done to foster trust among team members. The possibility of conflict was still another crucial consideration. When working as a team, there may be conflicts due to people being themselves or having bad days. And the only way to overcome that obstacle is to complete the task at hand. The group also stressed the importance of celebrating accomplishments. We could all use praise for our achievements as people, and occasionally we only need to praise ourselves. Overall group 2 did a great job.

Group 3

    The third presentation discussed was on group leadership and problem solving. A extremely strong presentation was made. Over the course of this chapter, my knowledge of what a leader is has expanded. A team's leader's job is to direct the group and explain how to solve challenges. The six steps of effective meetings are also covered in this presentation, along with how leadership works in teams, methodical problem-solving, essential criteria, and communicating group answers. A leader makes sure that group members carry out tasks efficiently and maintain harmony based on their input and knowledge. The first step towards tackling an issue is to recognize it. All of their photographs related to their chapter had a great background. They discussed problem-solving and group leadership. Group 3 also submitted pictures that complemented their text. They also spoke on how it's critical for a leader to delegate tasks and establish shared objectives. Additionally, it's critical for leaders to plan meetings that are efficient and help everyone reach their deadlines. They also discussed how to deal with issues that coworkers or members of the team might encounter. It is crucial to first recognize the issue before figuring out the right questions to ask about how to resolve it. You might decide to solve the issue privately and swiftly in order to make it work after you and your team have had several leader-led brainstorming sessions. It is crucial to listen to others and work as a team to solve problems, or alone when necessary, in any situation. The group must fully comprehend exactly what is wrong and what has to be done in order to find a solution. The second step involves analyzing the issue, and it's crucial to gather as much data as you can. The third phase entails selecting the evaluation criteria before taking into account a specific solution. We must come up with a number of potential options as the fourth phase. The advantages and cons of each proposal will be weighed in the fifth phase, after which a choice will be selected. The sixth and last phase entails putting the previously decided-upon solution into action and evaluating its success. Each slide was informative and illustrative imagery that each group member went on to elaborate with. Overall, their talk and slideshow were quite educational.     

Overall the presentations were great. The knowledge they offered was priceless. Each group exhibits exceptional communication skills as they share their ideas and perspectives. Presenting is without a doubt a fantastic learning tool.