Listening+with+Understanding+and+Empathy

In this class we tend to work as groups a lot, and while I like working in a group, I also tend to try to take leadership of it as well sometimes. I'm not writing this post because I did do something, I'm writing it as a reminder that I need to do this. I've identified a problem I have when I work as a group. I need to learn to listen with understanding and empathy when working as a group. When I'm in a group I like to think that all of my ideas are the best. However, I need to learn to understand that, that isn't always the case. I need to listen to other people's opinions and ideas that they might have for an activity or lab that we are doing in class.

Communication is key to not only a good group, but also to making the best judgements about a particular problem or idea. By discussing and being capable of listening to other people with understanding and empathy, the group can discuss more ideas, and cover more ground. Perhaps I might not have the the right solution to a particular problem. I might think it's right, but If I am able to discuss with my group members and listen to their opinions, I could find that they have better solutions.

Being able to listen to other people is vital to making good group decisions.