Group dynamics and group roles

This learning module addresses the portion of Exploring Leadership chapter eight, Interacting in Teams and Groups. In this section, students explore group dynamics, including group roles and group norms.
Module Overview: Lead students in a “balloon challenge,” offering them the opportunity to engage in both group-building roles and task roles. Through several iterations of the activity, students will be able to experiment with and alternate between different roles. Facilitate small group discussion about the development of group norms, reflecting on both the balloon challenge and students’ personal experiences. Invite students to articulate group norms for a specific organization in the form of hieroglyphics (i.e., cave-type drawings).