Yay for Podcasts!

So Brenda, Autumn and I just finished our podcast for this upcoming week, well almost finished it, and I have to say that I really enjoyed doing it. We decided to make our meeting a brunch and incorporated food and beverages into our work session. We had already discussed briefly what we'd like to include, and so we used that as a starting point to the podcast. One topic of discussion that was brought up as we worked dealt group projects and how to do them in a way that is more enjoyable and less tedious. Group projects can often be a big pain for various reasons...i.e. one or more members don't do as much work as the others, points of view clash, one person assumes the role as the leader and won't listen to other opinion...the list goes on and on. I'm sure that we've all had our fair share of bad group projects, but the truth is that they are important and beneficial. We will have to work with other people for the rest of our lives and there will certainly be moments of frustration and anger. As adults though, we must learn how to deal with these situations effectively. Group projects require compromise, good communication, and positive dialogue in order to run smoothly. It is in each person's best interest to take these things into consideration when involved in group projects or even in everyday exchanges. When group projects arise, maybe choose a location that is a bit more comfortable than the library. We opted for our houses or apartments and chose to include food. Little things like this can make a huge difference. It puts everyone at ease and faciliates a more productive atmosphere, well most of the time haha. So while group projects may not always be the most fun thing to do, there are ways to make that time more enjoyable and less stressful, you just have to be creative!