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Adjourning From Goups

Working in a group is challenging and rewarding. Dealing with frustration and accomplishing goals are the highs and lows of working in a group. As I reflect on the groups I’ve been a part of, I think the groups that were hardest to say goodbye were the group that experienced some challenges. At the end of the assignment, reflecting on the bonds that were created, the struggles we’ve experienced and the satisfaction of accomplishing our goals seemed all worth it in the end. Working in high-performing groups and groups with established norms are beneficial to working towards/accomplishing goals.  

Every school year after the kindergarten moving up ceremony, the K (Kindergarten) Team has a closing ritual of going out to lunch to celebrate the end of the school year. We reminisce about our trials /triumphs and express appreciation to team members and draft a plan for next school year.

I imagine adjourning from the group of colleagues I have formed while working on my master’s degree in this program with thank you and goodbyes. Hopefully, I will get to meet some of my colleagues in person at graduation. Also I hope to maintain communication to network and continue to share experiences and ideas in the early childhood field.

Conflict Resolution

When reflecting on the conflicts I have experienced in my personal and professional lives there are many instances where I wish I handled the situations better. Two strategies that will help me in future conflicts are:

·         Taking personal responsibility for my actions and the choices I make when I respond to others. And be responsible for my contributions and collaborations in relationships.

This strategy is important in conflict resolution because it is important to control my feelings and emotions during conflicts to ensure I get my point across as well as listen to others without judgment or criticism.

·         When faced with a statement that has potential to create conflict, I will explore the difficulties and then re-direct discussion to focus on positive solutions.

 Asking open questions to clarify details of a disagreement and finding options to identify issues instead of jumping to conclusions will be more successful in communicating with others. Discerning potentially negative situations by redirecting disagreements to positive solutions will focus on the needs and help in any conflict resolution.

This week I have enhanced my understanding on the concept, “think before you speak”. I learned conflicts are ignited when there are errors of perception. Before responding to what a person said or did, pause and think about how to react, before engaging the person. This strategy may change the course of any conflict.

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