Using a consultant or observer offers many positives that can assist to function of small groups. One of these positives can be an observer being neutral and informing the group of negative communicational tendencies that the group members are exhibiting. An example of this could be the group not involving a specific member of the group or only getting the opinion of the group leader instead of listening to input from all members. It is said that a good group member or leader tries to maximize the amount of input the group receives (Harris 248). Having an observer gives the group another point a view that can later be of assistance in ideas as well as helping in the improvement of group functionality. The observer could have a future positive influence on a group by the use of evaluations. Since the author made it clear that there is a stark difficulty attempting to participate and evaluate a group needs to separate the two duties.
I agree having an observer gives the group someone else point of view on the group as a whole. This of course is useful because people need to know how their groups are viewed by other people. The observer can provide the group with information so that the group can be successful. An if a group are having communication issues and observer or consultant can help them address those issues.
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