observation

Health Care and Life Sciences

Introduction
Content
Characteristics of Group
Type of group (task, teaching, supportive/therapeutic, leaderless/self-help support).
Goals of group.
Group developmental phase
Group size & credentials (what expertise does the individual bring to the group).
When and where did the meeting take place?
Meeting Details
Topic and agenda of meeting.
What types of leadership occurred?
How were decisions made?
What rules for behavior were in operation?
Whether conflict was present and if so, how it was handled.
What signs of aggression and assertiveness were evident?
Evaluation
What factors lead to effective movement toward group goals?
What factors inhibited movement toward group goals?
Qualities of group leader (effective and ineffective).
Qualities of group (effective and ineffective).
Suggestions for change, alternative ways to handle group.
Conclusion