The property of nonsummativity – the whole is greater than the sum of its parts- means that we will always see groups achieving more than their individuals could have done on their own.  

A group of students is working on a class project. They decide to use brainstorming to generate ideas for their project. Which of the following steps would be most helpful in ensuring that the group generates a wide range of ideas?

Negotiation is a process of discussing and reaching an agreement between two or more parties.

Imagine a colleague is consistently late to meetings. How would you apply the “micro-yes” part of the feedback formula to address this issue?

As one of the “Ten Tips for Receiving Critical Feedback”, it is recommended that you ask yourself “If this were true, what would it mean?” when processing feedback. What is the purpose of this exercise?

Which of the following is not true of the meeting coordinator?

The tension releaser often serves the same function as the supporter with individual group members.

Why is it important to avoid judgment during the initial brainstorming phase?a) To prevent group members from feeling intimidated and discouraged.b) To ensure that all ideas are considered equally, regardless of their quality.c) To prevent the group from focusing on a single idea too early in the process.d) All of the above.

Groups should identify a solution question in order to start it’s problem solution discussion.

Which decision-making method would be most appropriate for a group working on a complex, highly important project where full commitment from all members is desired?