Group #3

As a participant in last Wednesdays class I made several observations. I was in the first group and played more of a follower. Immediately we had to many people trying to be the leader. I think this was a factor of being in front of the class. Everyone wanted to show the class they could emerge. Clearly there is something on the line for us with numbers repeatedly standing in front of the class proving our leadership. We were also the worst of the three groups. We chose to ignore Feinberg while talking to us. I could hear him and knew we had to face the class. However in such a frantic state I did not emerge and say anything.
Group two had slightly more success than group one. They turned towards the class and spoke loudly for everyone to hear. However their scribe was still a girl with good handwriting and the main leader of the pack was male just like the first.
I thought these two groups shows the "norms" in the business word. They are the typical company with the average way of leading its followers. They complete the task at hand. The difference is they do not pull ahead of the pack. They are content with their performance.
Group three came in with a completely different attitude. They interpreted the question differently sharing what are the problems of a leader (rather than list good leadership qualities) are. They were extremely unified. They came together in a very tight huddle and conversed quickly to the point. They then spread out so the whole class (organization) could see each team member. With enthusiasm they all participated to make the leader look good. By working well they look unified and intelligent. It would have only took one individual to slack and make the group look dumb.
Group three represents what an organization should be. They should be unified and goal oriented. They must listen to their followers (the class) and give them as much information as they can. They must also work hard individually. By showing your team you work hard they will follow. The last important message was praising your team. Show them your appreciation and let them see that you understand their effort.