Jess Esso

November 22, 2016

Today in class we were given the task that required us to work together not only as a group, but as a community.  we were given basic materials such as paper, paperclips, scissors, glue ect.  there were 4 groups and each group had a different set of materials, every group had to accomplish the same tasks using all the materials.  but not just one group had all the necessary materials they needed to complete all tasks by themselves.  we had to trade, and communicate with other groups to get the necessary materials needed to complete the tasks given.  the winner got bagels for the class period the next day.  my group being the geniuses we are, won the challenge, but not for just one reason but many.
we had to see which group would be successful and how they achieved it, is so.  in my opinion, my group achieved success but our extreme use of working together, communicating and collaborating was the way we got to where we needed to go fast and efficiently.  when it came down to it, when we needed to trade, we traded not a single object until all the people in our group said it was okay.  we made all choices together, and if one said no, we did not make the deal.  but what held us back were the deals in their entirety.  some would say, others wanted way too much for what was being asked for, so sometimes we ended up trading more than we had to, or we didn't have the materials they were asking for, and needed t trade materials that we did not have.   this reveals a lot about how some people work, and how they work with others.  but if anyone wants success, we found today that you cant do it alone.  you need others by your side to help guide you in the right direction and help you through tough times. the harder you work, the more respect you can earn, and the higher you status will go, and the better name you could have as a result.