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Constructing Communications

This project overview examines the roles and dynamics within a group working on Habitat for Humanity homes. The initiative involved constructing two completely gutted houses, with a focus on interior renovations, including walls, plumbing, and electrical systems. It discusses the influence of group size on communication and task performance, highlighting the synergy achieved by diverse volunteer roles. The positive experiences of directly aiding families illustrate how collaboration enhances both community impact and personal fulfillment. For more info, contact Billy at (801) 388-3076.

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Constructing Communications

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  1. A Service Learning Project Cesia Stay, Susanne Matina, Christa Schmid, Ryan Kozole, Joshua Hurst Constructing Communications

  2. Overview Of Habitat • Homes go to qualified individuals • Two $20,000 homes that are completely gutted • Replace interior walls, electrical, plumbing, windows, all fixtures

  3. Group Concepts • Types of roles • Influence of group size • Synergy

  4. Explanation of Skit • Ryan was on-site manager, initiator, information giver, clarifier, coordinator • Josh was the homeowner, playing the devil’s advocate and maintenance role of supporter and encourager

  5. Informal Roles According To Text • Emerges from group transactions, emphasizes function, not positions • Sub categories include task roles, maintenance roles, disruptive roles

  6. Informal Role in class • Susanne= Initiator, started group email • Christa= information seeker, gets information from CIC about Habitat • Cesia= coordinator, arranges work with Habitat • Ryan= clarifier, figures out habitats schedules • Josh= harmonizer, keeps tension low

  7. Group Size according to text • Size of a group influences the structure and function of a group • Increase in group size increases group complexity, non participants, and decreases level of cooperation, level of satisfaction, and ability to perform task effectively

  8. Negative Impact Of Group Size • 20-25 people working on two homes • Not enough leaders created information disorder • Standing around waiting for assignments • Redoing projects that were just completed

  9. Positive Effect With Group Size • Cesia and Ryan on electrical- two was ideal • Eight people reduced to four people on the deck, Christa and Susanne had four as ideal

  10. Cesia And Ryan On Electrical

  11. Josh On Back Deck

  12. Christa And Susanne On Front Deck

  13. Group Size In Class • Complexity was an issue because of schedules • Email became ideal source of communication • Division of tasks to increase effectiveness

  14. Synergy according to text • Occurs when group performance from joining action of members exceeds expectations based on perceived abilities and skills of individual members • Occurs through cooperation and group diversity

  15. Synergy within Habitat • Positive synergy: all of the volunteers creating something they couldn’t alone … a house • Group diversity evident with differences in skill, age, and experience

  16. Synergy in class group • No one wanted to take charge • Susanne sent an email to outline tasks causing a ripple effect • This allowed for group action to start

  17. Conclusion • Interconnectedness with Habitat was satisfying • Directly helped those receiving families and saw their gratitude • Class discussions became real life experiences • Experienced synergy, group size, and task roles • Goal is to positively communicate in future scenarios

  18. For further info on Habitat, call Billy at (801) 388-3076

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