National dimensions

• low vs high power distance: do people accept differential?
• masculinity vs femininity: in masculine, men are macho and women are relational; in feminine, the difference is less pronounced
• long vs short term: in long, emphasis is on the future, thrift and persistence

You loose power, uncertain which individual has flashlight. It could be your masculine or feminine sibling. Turns out it was your sister, but only for the short term because you are indulgent and take it for yourself.

Organizational dimensions

• tight vs loose: flexibility associated with internal structures and expectations (such as meeting formalities.)
• pragmatic vs normative: flexibility associated with environment, especially customers.

In the Process of getting a Job be Professional: Open doors, don’t wear Tight clothing, and be Pragmatic.

Band Meeting

Facilitation

• How is this different from a leader?
• Is it fullproof?
• Is there a balance between structure and freedom?

Synergy

• Can it be described?
• Can it be forced?
• Do all successful groups have synergy? Vice versa?

ex. Synergy

Describe a scenario that exhibits most of the “Signposts to Group Synergy”

ex. Prepare for first meeting

1. In your group complete preparation checklist (p. 66)
2. As part of agenda, include appropriate tools from the toolkit (e.g., agenda and priorities, first session, starting, speaking and listening).
3. Consider how you’ll address roles, conflict, and accountability.