1. Criteria for Effective Groups

1. The members are organized.  Participants come prepared with materials, ideas, etc.  They have done the homework or read the material and are ready to participate fully.
2. Everybody speaks and everybody listens.
3. Participants are respectful of one another.  Everyone has patience and an open mind.
4. All members participate equally.  Leadership is shared.
5. Members stay on task and stay focused.
6. Members all agree that there are no stupid questions.  Members help everyone to reach same level of understanding.
7. Members share a "all for one, and one for all'' mentality.
8. Everyone's contribution is important.
 
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