Choose a small group to which you belong (student club, community organization, or work group), and identify the formal and group roles you take on when you participate in the group (task, maintenance, and egocentric). In a one-page paper, explain when you take on different roles in the group, and how your role behaviors impact the group.

In a small group (in person or online), brainstorm a list of ground rules that would be appropriate for a school study group. For example, “Be on time.” As a group, agree to the five most important ground rules. Present and critique the final lists with the rest of the class. What seems to be common in the lists? Did any group have a ground rule that you find surprising?