Learning Activity #1 Think back to a recent small group meeting (not your current team within this course) that you attended. Describe the following key information about the meeting: What was the position of who called the meeting? What was the meeting about? . . . Was there an agenda? Was the purpose of the meeting accomplished? After the meeting, were minutes distributed that outlined tasks and deadlines? During the meeting, what role did you play (leader, note-taker, task, facilitator, etc.) What could have been done to make the meeting more effective? Learning Activity #1 I can recall a small group meeting attended that involved setting team goals and objectives for a new year. 1. The individual responsible for calling the meeting was the team leader. 2. The focus of the meeting was obtainable goals and objectives for the team for the year. 3. There was an agenda for the meeting that focused on such goals and objectives. 4. I believe that the purpose of the meeting was accomplished because team members were provided information and expectations of the team. 5. The team leader did distribute minutes after the team meeting that outlined the task and deadlines of completing tasks. 6. My role in the meeting was the note taker. 7. I believe the meeting was affective to the team members but there is always room for growth. Learning Activity #2 Team cohesion is viewed as the strength and extent of interpersonal connection that exist among team members. It is this interpersonal bond that causes team members to participate readily and remain motivated to achieve the goals set. It is important for a team leader to value the contribution of each team member and one the leader has chosen the right members for their team, and they should focus on the participation of each member. Also, the team leader should focus on delegating authority to some of the team members to assist with enhancing cohesion. Team members are more likely to work cohesively when they feel that they have ownership of the issues and activities proposed ( corporatefinanceinstitute.com, n. d.)