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    • The Wheel Model

      The ‘Wheel Model’ has been developed to promote successful group functioning by presenting a framework for understanding the complexities of group collaboration. This analogy uses the different structural components of a wheel (written in red) to represent the different variables known to impact on group work (written in black).

      When each of these ‘components’/variables are thoughtfully attended to the ‘wheel’/group runs ‘smoothly’/works well. The model also serves as a reflective tool for group analysis by linking the structure of the ‘wheel’/group to its ‘performance’/functioning. When one or more of the ‘wheel’s components’/group’s variables is retarded or missing, then the ‘wheel’/group can become dysfunctional resulting in limitations to its optimal performance.

    • 1. Work through these sections of the wheel to understand their significance in group dynamics (links open in a new window; use the check boxes to monitor your progress):

      • Overview of structure and function
      • Fibre of the Wheel - communication
      • Hub - values, vision, goals
      • Rim - operating agreements, norms, culture 
      • Spoke - roles and responsibilities 
      • Spoke - planning 
      • Spoke - problem solving 
      • Spoke - decision making 
      • Spoke - conflict resolution 
      • Spoke - reflection 
      • Tyre - flexibility and change 
    • quiz2. Now you can check your understanding by trying this quiz. (Note: you will need to be logged in to attempt the quiz).

      If you score over 75% in this quiz then you can collect a certificate of completion below.

       

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