Benne and Sheats identified seven different group building/maintenance roles: encourager, harmonizer, compromiser, gate-keeper, standard setter, group-observer and commentator, and follower.

In a team, different individuals have different roles to play. Here are five roles of an effective team: Leaders, Creative Director, Facilitator, Coach and a Member. All these are essential components of a team, but they need not be exclusive.

We organize group roles into four categories—task, social-emotional, procedural, and individual. Task roles are those that help or hinder a group’s ability to accomplish its goals.

Maintenance group roles and behaviors function to create and maintain social cohesion and fulfill the interpersonal needs of the group members. These roles include social-emotional leader, supporter, tension releaser, harmonizer, and interpreter.

Some suggested ground rules for working with groups:

• Start on time.
• Practice respect for yourself and others.
• Come prepared to do your part.
• Be a good listener.
• No put-downs.
• Make sure everyone gets a chance to contribute or speak.
• Accept constructive criticism gracefully.
• Critique ideas, not people.

Functions of Groups Generating new ideas or creative solutions to solve problems that require inputs from several people. Serving liaison or coordinating functions among several workgroups whose work is to some extent independent. Facilitating the implementation of complex decisions.

Higher the clarity in degree of roles played by group members, higher is the performance of the group.

• Function # 2. Group Norms and Conformity:
• Function # 3. Group Cohesiveness:
• Function # 4. Group Decision-Making:
• Function # 5. Group Communication:
• Function # 6. Informal Leadership:

Emotional support. Because primary groups are developed among people who are close and who know each other well and enjoy each others company it is only logical that they provide emotional support for each other. Socialization.

Group

• Size: To form a group, it must be having at least two members.
• Goals: Every group has certain goals, that are the reasons for its existence.
• Norms: A group has certain rules, for interacting with the group members.
• Structure: It has a structure, based on the roles and positions held by the members.

There are two main types of groups: primary and secondary.

It is another characteristic of in group. Members of in group are united by a strong sense of unity. In groupness creates a strong sense of unity or living together among the members of in group. As a result of this members consider them as one and united.

Here are 10 qualities that can make for an outstanding team player in the workplace.

• They are committed to the team.
• They are flexible.
• They are engaged.
• They are reliable and responsible.
• They actively listen.
• They communicate within their team.
• They lend a helping hand.
• They are respectful.

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition went there as a group. 2a : a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship a study group.

A group is a collection of individuals who coordinate their individual efforts. On the other hand, at team is a group of people who share a common team purpose and a number of challenging goals. Members of the team are mutually committed to the goals and to each other.

Group norms are ground rules that can encourage a group to work efficiently and discourage behaviors that hinder its effectiveness. Although unwritten, they govern how group members interact with each other, work as a team, make decisions, and even how they dress.

“I understand and appreciate the fact that a team environment is both productive and efficient. I have the ability to compromise, show respect to others and listen to the needs of my teammates. While I can be a leader when necessary, I can also play an equal role on the team when the situation merits.”

Examples of team player statements to incorporate into your resume include:

1. Embraces teamwork.
2. Team-player who can also work independently.
3. Thrives in a team environment.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Enjoys working closely with others.
6. Team-oriented personality.
7. Dedicated team-member.
8. Team leader.

When working together as a team, it enables us to learn from one another. Teamwork fosters creativity and learning, maximizing shared knowledge and expanding new skillsets. Working towards a common goal can create enthusiasm for learning which is often absent when working in solitude.