Group-Member Brainstorm and Contract

Group Member Brainstorm

Please fill out the following and then discuss with your group.

Name of Group Member: ______________________________________

Group Topic(s) and Split: ______________________________________

I chose this subject-area because…
1-3 specific things that I know I enjoy/can be counted on to do enthusiastically in this group (i.e. typing the notes, tech help, public speaking, organizing our group meetings, being an email contact person):
1-3 specific things that I have experienced in groups that I DO NOT want to happen again, and a way I think they can be prevented:
“I function best in groups when…
“I really hope our group can…
FOUR GROUND RULES I believe will benefit our group and help us function better (i.e. giving each person a chance to speak whenever making decisions, updating everyone twice weekly, assigning tasks, etc.)

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Group Contract

The intent of this contract is to hold group members accountable to conduct and responsibilities they feel are important to a healthy working relationship. This contract will be in effect throughout the Social Justice Project. All group members will be responsible for holding each other accountable for what has been agreed upon below. In case of any issues, first, come back to this contract as a group and then come to one of us!

Group Topic(s)/Split _________________________________

Ground Rules

If we face any issues or conflicts in our work together, we will take the following steps:

We each hereby agree to the above. Date_____________________

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