12 Benefits of Group Work

 

There are students that prefer to work alone rather than working in groups due to the challenges it potentially poses. Depending on the field you will be working in, you will find yourself on many teams working with others. Therefore, it is important to learn how to effectively work in groups as you will develop skills that will be beneficial in your professional career.

Here are 10 benefits of working in groups

1. Improve communication skills
2. Exposure to different perspectives and thinking
3. Practice respect for diverse perspectives
4. Learn collaboration and delegation skills
5. Develop strategies to negotiate responsibilities 
6. Work on complex tasks with others from diverse knowledge backgrounds and skills
7. Improved learning and retention
8. Improve planning and management skills
9. Learn accountability
10. Learn diplomacy
11. Co-construct meaning and learning. Learn from others
12. Practice sharing their ideas and having their voice heard

With all these benefits of working in a group, why would you not want to work with others? The key is communication and mutual respect. Read more about 8 Tips for Working in Groups to learn more.