Analyze the dynamics of a task team of which you were a member. Answer the following questions:

1. Who was the team’s leader? How did the leader emerge? Were there any changes in or challenges to the original leader?

2. Describe the contribution each member made to the team and the roles each person played.

3. Did any members of the team officially or unofficially drop out? Did anyone join after the team had begun working? How did you deal with the loss or addition of a team member, both in terms of getting the work done and in terms of helping people work together?

4. What planning did your team do at the start of the project? Did you stick to the plan or revise it? How did the team decide that revision was necessary?

5. How did your team make decisions? Did you vote?

Reach decisions by consensus?