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Running Head: ANALYIS OF INTERPERSONAL GROUPS 1
Analysis of Interpersonal Groups
Darnetta Glover
Dr. Jim Cook
CCMH/568
November 16, 2020
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A group is composed of different individuals who have different opinions and ambitions.
Confining the same people to the same rule and expecting them to act the same way is very
difficult unless one possesses excellent conflict resolution skills (Dymitrowski & Fonfara, 2018).
There are different conflict resolution strategies that an individual can utilize to ensure smooth
running. All groups, academic or just formal groups, require rules and regulations to control
individuals' conduct in a group. Our group was a success; given that we are about to wind it up, it
means we have accomplished what was required. Our goals as academics have always guided our
conduct. The excellent interpersonal skills showcased by each individual ensured a smooth running
in the group even though we lacked written rules to govern us.
As we did in our group, having a group facilitator ensured that every person has equal
chances of representing and airing their views. The facilitator acted as a mediator in the case where
conflicts arose. A good relationship with facilitators is significant as it helps avoid the oppression
of a group's silent members. The different ambitions within a group can act as a catalyst to fuel
conflicts within a group. Those members that have leadership skills or industries have good
communication skills and confidence. A leader's roles in such a scenario are to intervene and
ensure that group members have equal rights with the group's silent members. Such members have
strong characters and are usually very aggressive in making sure that their points have been heard.
The give and take approach is a fundamental strategy in negotiating that the group leader
can apply in the academic group scenario. In give and take, an individual has to provide something
to gain something extra. If individuals use their power and give out their views without considering
or giving others the chance to articulate theirs, the individual is bound to lose since they will not
learn from others. Some group members in the early stages had this trait, but they knew as time
went by and are currently better people with excellent interpersonal skills.
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The majority of the people argue and try to prove their point as the most critical point, and
want to have their way, even though it is always not right which this is not the best approach to
analyzing conflicts since no one is all-knowing, and man is to error. A person should listen to what
others have to say then they can make an informed decision, which creates an irony with most
others because they want their views to be the best while they do not want to gather as much
information and make rushed decisions that do not have others' needs at heart.
Seeing a conflict from both sides and trying to accommodate the rivaling parties' issues is
also very important in group conflict resolution (Kasyanov et al., 2019). As a mediator in a group,
it is essential to gather as much information as possible from both sides and use it to make an
informed judgment. Solving conflict as a group is also very important for it promotes order within
a group. It enables individuals to be able to understand what to do and when to do it.
The majority of the group members have agreed that they usually become uncomfortable
when they are in a state of disagreement, making them feel a little bit of anxiety. Although many
admit to having such a feeling, they do not want to solve the other person's issue because they do
not want to be seen as losers. They do not know that they are helping themselves once they go and
apologize to the other person.
The wishes of our family and friends are not as crucial as our wishes. What as a group we
are striving for is achieving our desires. We will benefit individually and personally through such
achievements, unlike when we strive to meet others' wishes. It becomes easier for us to keep our
feelings for ourselves rather than solve them amicably with others. Keeping such issues to
ourselves have immeasurable side effects, such as stress and anxiety disorders. It's crucial to solve
the problems by communicating with other people to avoid unhealthy conditions.
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In the future, we must change our interpersonal relationships in the group. The way we
relate with other people is critical in analyzing how to resolve conflicts within a group. It is
essential to acquire selfless and understanding traits to gain within the settings of a group. It is also
necessary to have set out rules and regulations that will govern our relationships and ambitions
within a group.
To conclude, conflict management and resolution skills are fundamental in any group
setting; it helps individuals make informed decisions on how to interact and associate with other
group members. However, these skills can be self-taught and takes a more significant portion of an
individual's traits. It is also essential to have rules and regulations in a group to avoid chaos and
conflicts.
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