Characteristics of well functioning effective group

In the last byte, we looked at the punctuated equilibrium model of group formation. In today's byte, we begin our discussion about the characteristics of group formation.

For the sake of clarity, it would be interesting to look at the following table before we move ahead on discussion:


Clearly from the above, we could look at four important characteristics that are important for a mature group these are:

1. A Clear Purpose and Mission
2. Well-understood norms and standards of conduct
3. A high level of group cohesion
4. A flexible status structure.

We shall look at each of these in the next few bytes.