Reality and thoughts
Of late I see so many groups being formed in Facebook or Telegram or WhatsApp. Many of such groups have the aim of achieving some goal, for instance to help the poor or welfare of a particular community, etc. This is a welcome situation and the members of any group need to maintain some discipline and abide by the main rules of such groups for its success. The success of achieving the goals of any group depends how best each activity is planned, organised and executed.
The technology (FaceBook, WhatsApp or Telegram) can only help in communicating within seconds, but for every executable activity, the members of the group need to meet in person, discuss the activity, come to a common understanding and finally take a decision which is agreeable to most. The last but most important aspect is the implementation and execution of the decided activity. When the members of the group are residing in a particular area or in a small city, the group can do wonders.
The technology (FaceBook, WhatsApp or Telegram) can only help in communicating within seconds, but for every executable activity, the members of the group need to meet in person, discuss the activity, come to a common understanding and finally take a decision which is agreeable to most. The last but most important aspect is the implementation and execution of the decided activity. When the members of the group are residing in a particular area or in a small city, the group can do wonders.
Many times the quorum will be too low to conduct the meeting and hence the meeting needs to be postponed. If this happens in the immediate subsequent meeting also, then it is an indication that members are not ready to participate in the meeting. As I said earlier, one of the reasons might be the distance to the venue of the meeting from the residence of members. The other reason may be the thinking by members that "some people are there to plan and do work, hence my presence is not of that importance".
Okay, let us presume the above problem is solved. Then, naturally there will be regular meetings. Now I foresee a few problems here. Many members will have their own views or interpretations expressed in the meeting and usually don’t agree with others' views thereby leading to group-ism. Few support one person, another few, supports another person. To get consensus would be difficult. How to solve these problems is a difficult task for the administrators.
Okay, let us assume finally in the meeting a decision is taken for implementation.
Now, the question is, how to implement? We need to think practically. We need persons who do physical work/manual work, some need to speak to many, some need to be present when workers/laborers are working to oversee their work, some need to monitor, some need to organise properly in order to ensure maximum attendance (if it’s a gathering), finally ensure maximum possible success. This is really a herculean task. Many members will come forward, do their best, yet they will have to take blame as members usually don’t mind pointing out the mistakes which are sure to be there in every activity.
How to solve this? It is really very easy. If the members of the group develop a habit of not criticising any work done, then we may see some progress. Let us appreciate the work even if the work/project/meet is a failure. 'Encourage'. That will help to initiate more good works. What do you say?
end- thoughts documented sometime ಇನ್ 2018
Group Etiquette
1. Always learn to appreciate other people's posts, even if the posts are not from your friend. It makes them feel important and encourages them to come up with something more positive.
2. Never run people down on the platform in a group chat. You will cause them to withdraw and they will never come up with their objective views on issues.
3. When you see something you don't like from a member, inbox the person. Don't attack him/her on the platform publicly.
4. Never insult or use unpleasant language to members. You expose your uncultured manners and attitude to people and it may turn the platform into a combat ground.
5. Be quick to say sorry and apologize when you have erred. It helps to bring down the tension which your words may have created.
6. Don't try to enforce your ideas or suggestions on members. Nobody has a monopoly of knowledge, allowing majority conclusions to prevail on issues.
7. Never settle scores with anybody on a general group chat. It will give others the opportunity to take sides, thereby causing others to withdraw.
8. When anyone is celebrating, he/she does not need to be your friend when you celebrate with that person. It's the spirit of brotherliness.
9. Some have the gift of talking and others the gift of reading.
Learn to contribute to the group... Even if it is just using the symbol 👍... It makes people know that you appreciate the group.
10.Start by appreciating the writer, then correct the information, but don't hush him up with condemnation. Be affectionate to one another. (points 1 to 10 are the outcome of one discussion amongst friends)
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