Exercise 1: The Individual in the Group

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                          EXERCISE ONE
                   The Individual in the Group


Respond to questions one through eight by indicating your feelings
as a member of a group.


1.  When I enter a new group I feel_______________________________.
 
2.  When I'm in a new group, I feel most comfortable when_________
__________________________________________________________________.

3.  When people remain silent, I feel_____________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

4.  When someone does all the talking I___________________________
__________________________________________________________________. 

5.  I feel most productive when a leader__________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

6.  I feel annoyed when the leader________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

7.  I feel withdrawn when_________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

8.  In a group, I am most afraid of_______________________________
__________________________________________________________________.


> Instructions

In small groups, share and compare your answers with other team
members.  Each group may share their results with the entire group. 
Plan to spend about 30 minutes on this exercise.

• Lois M. Frey, UVM Extension, RR #4, Box 2298, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 223-2389, email: lfrey@sover.net
• "Group Development: Creating Group Effectiveness" by Duane Dale, DFD Associates, 99 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-3402 (moving to 764 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01022 after 8/1/98);
• Bob Biagi, 142 Cherry Lane, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-1412;

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Reviewed as of 4/20/98