How did the Group Work go?

            Overall, the group work went well in so many ways, but still I was able to identify few issues as well. One of the issues was organisation of the group. I strongly believe that group could have been organised better than that. The group leader was not having enough leadership skills to organised group and its relevant activities. It is a fact that when group leader is strong and organised, and have skills to lead a group, then success is the most likely result to happen. On the other hand, if group leader does not have good enough skills and ability to lead a group, then group members quickly lose their interest in the group. This is what happened to me as I was not happy and satisfied from the group leader, so my interest level quickly went down. Sometimes, even I did not attend the group meetings, because I did not like the leadership style of our group leader. He was very authoritative in approach, and also really believed in self praise. His voice tone was not appropriate to be a leader.

        The above mentioned details clearly reveal the fact that we needed a change in leadership for our group; otherwise things would not have been achieved as expected. Thankfully, other group members also realized the fact, so we changed our group leader to achieve better results more quickly and efficiently. We selected a new leader, whose behavior, attitude as well as skills were far better to the previous leader. The new leader was very charming in his style and his voice tone was very gentle with every group member. Moreover, he was very kind to each group member, whenever we turned up to him for anything. His supportive nature was liked by all group members. The best part of his leadership was that he effectively organised our group. The things looked more organised and in order to continue with group activities. The group work became more charming and interesting for each group member including me. Now, I participated more with intense focus and attention to everything. I was happy and satisfied to see a leader, who helped us to grow well as a group, and helped our group to do better group work in all aspects. It shows that how leadership can turn around things in a little time period.

 Your Contribution to the Group?

            It is a fact that a group activity can only succeed, when all group members give their valuable input. The combined efforts of all group members allow a group to handle its overall activities in a way that they not only achieve success, but meet any given deadlines as well. I understood this fact very well, so I made sure that I contribute to my group as much as I can. The group members may be able to reflect better on my contribution that what they think about this, but I would like to describe few contributions which I made to the group. I took the responsibility of report writing for the group. Whatever written tasks were there, I handled most of them for my group. I must say that it was not easy to handle this report writing task, but I did make sure that I complete it with great quality. The other major contribution made by me was to handle group meeting timings and informing each group member about the upcoming meeting. So, whenever it was decided that we needed a meeting, I informed all group members about it.

        I would also like to mention here that I really enjoyed my group work. I was committed from day one that I would make my viable contributions to the group. I offered my services to the group in all aspects. I knew that it won’t be easy to do so along with study routine, but my commitment allowed me to give my full efforts. I strongly believe that if group members do not take the ownership and if they don’t initiate good gestures, then real purpose of a group cannot be achieved at all. So, I really made sure that I contribute to my group in whatever capacity I can. I showed up with a strong and thoughtful mind to give my feedback as well as inputs for the group, and came up with so many useful suggestions. My contributions to the group were well appreciated by group leader as well as group members.

 Personal Reflection

            I have achieved so much since I am here in UK. I not only gained a place in the university, but I also achieved so many other things as well. It is a fact that staying away from your home is never an easy thing as you miss a lot of things. Moreover, it takes a lot out of you to adjust in a new place and develop a new routine. But thankfully, I was able to do so in very short time. I must mention here that I was able to do so because of my friends, which I made here. I have always been a friendly person, who likes to make friends and socialize with others as much as possible. I never shy away talking to anyone, and I always open for any help as well as discussion. My positive attitude has allowed me to make new friends, and mix well with people here in UK.

        I have always been a person, who has a persistent behavior to do things. I really believe in being punctual as well as persistent. I believe in making firm decisions, and once decision is taken, then I really put my all efforts to complete it accordingly. That’s why I have been able to do well in so many ways here in UK. I have a tolerant and flexible personality, which allows me to adjust well with people and situations. I am a good on completing my individual tasks, and at the same time I am also a good team player. I also liked the courses and looking forward for next term for more insightful experiences.