Factors that Hinder Group Effectiveness

Watch and listen to the 'stuff' between the 'meat' of a heated debate or simple discussion, and you will notice many, most or all of the following!

• New Ideas shot down too quickly
• Different interpretations
• Different beliefs or values
• Power-Plays and competitiveness
• Poor listening skills
• 'Unfinished' business
• Neutral or negative reactions

There will be many reasons why people react in these ways, ranging from poor chairing or group facilitation, hidden agendas, low emotional intelligence.
It could be just one group member who infects everyone one else.
Dehydration, hunger, boredom and frustration, deadened sensation and floundering hopes.
Time and timing also play their part; heavy or liquid lunch can result in slow brain, for example.
And most of the 'reasons' can be reduced or eradicated relatively easily.