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HOW TO BE A GOOD GROUP MEMBERSpeak Your Mind Frankly The meeting is yours - a chance for you to say what you think. Say it. Here, "everyones ideas are worth just as much as everyone elses." Remember; no one else has your background and experience. Listen Critically and Thoughtfully to Others If you dont understand what it is going on, say so. Ask for example cases, illustrations, until you understand. Try to tie up what is being said with your own experiences and knowledge. Strike When the Idea is Hot Don t be shy. Dont wait until you are called upon to speak. You may forget your point or miss the best time to present it. Indulge in Friendly Disagreements Fill your silence with thinking. When you find you are on the other side of the fence, say so, and tell why. But do it in a friendly way. Come to the Group Meeting with Questions in Mind Make note of questions and points of disagreement that occur to you. If they still seem important, bring them to the next meeting. Keep the Agree Objectives of the Meeting in Mind Do not introduce ideas which are "way off the point." Dont Argue over the Ownership of Ideas Once you have given your idea to the group, it is group property. Dont feel that you must defend it just because it was your idea. Dont Talk all the Time Dont talk for more than a minute or so at a time. Give others a chance. Make your point in a few words; then pass the ball to someone else. Don t make a speech.
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