This document provides information and advice about forming study groups. It discusses reasons to form a study group, such as being able to teach and learn from others, gaining a deeper understanding of material, and finding a supportive network. Practical tips are offered, such as establishing group protocols, listening more than talking, dealing with different personalities, having fun, and using technology like Dropbox to collaborate. The document encourages integrating knowledge, sharing experiences, and reflecting on decisions to make study groups most effective.

1. on study groups
summer 2013 orientation
Presented by
Jose Hanchi
MBA 2013
Lally School of Management & Technology

2. what is your opinion?
 I like study groups
 I don’t need study groups
having no opinion = not considered
study groups can help you test and
develop your opinions

3. from http://mytrailthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/06/six-blind-men-and-elephant.html
With the help of others you can get the BIG picture

4. http://www.nipic.com/show/1/93/b3e8f021f4cf639f.html
With the help of others you can get the BIG picture

5. why form a study group?
 sometimes you teach others
 other times you learn from others
e.g. you missed a piece of information
 best of both:
you get a better & deeper understanding

6. why form a study group?
 you may find your tribe !!
example of Meg Ryan
in “The Element”

7. practical advice

8. practical advice
 Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
 figure out a protocol
 moderate the conversation

9. practical advice

10. practical advice
 Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
 figure out a protocol
 moderate the conversation
 listen, listen, talk
 We have two ears and one mouth so that we can
listen twice as much as we speak -Epictetus

11. practical advice
 Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
 figure out a protocol
 moderate the conversation
 listen, listen, talk
 We have two ears and one mouth so that we can
listen twice as much as we speak -Epictetus
 introverts avoid conflict & prefer mentor-like
conversations
 extroverts prefer competition & seek social
impact

12. practical advice
 moderate the meetings
 practice and develop your listening skill
 learn to deal with different personalities

13. recommendations - behavior
 above all: “commit & contribute”
schedules & places are secondary
 stay connected: txt, voice, email, calendars
 have fun too
 don’t sign a contract
 don’t take things personal

14. recommendations – logistics
 use a whiteboard
… find a way to share ideas in writing
 access to food/coffee, WiFi, electricity
 know where to go: noise, hours, printing,
…& don’t ever leave your laptop alone
 share and backup: Dropbox, Google Drive
( what would you do if your laptop dies? )

15. “study group 2.0” challenge
 put all the pieces of knowledge together
( integrative thinking )
 share your experiences of similar situations
( what worked / what didn’t?)
 reflect on the consequence of your decisions
( accountability )

16. ideas..